Quote
Most relational damage begins with a failure to listen. We hear enough to form a reply, then wait for our turn. Scripture’s counsel…
Humility · Love · Anger
James 1
Analogy
Hearing Is Not Listening
traditional wisdom
Hearing is passive. Listening is active attention that seeks to understand before replying. Many conversations are simply two people taking turns speaking while preparing their next line. Real listening requires the willingness to be changed by what is heard. It is one of the rarest and most powerful forms of respect.
How you’d preach it
Most relational damage begins with the failure to truly listen.
- Love