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There is an old observation that “advice is least valuable when it is most freely given.” The people who most need counsel are…
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First Listen
traditional wisdom / James 1:19 pattern
Most relational damage begins with a failure to listen. We hear enough to form a reply, then wait for our turn. Scripture’s counsel is still counter-cultural: “be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.” Listening is not passive. It is one of the most active forms of love.
How you’d preach it
Practical for conflict, marriage, or leadership. Most of us speak too quickly and listen too little.
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James 1:19