Proverbs 18:13
“He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.”
Not everyone is going to see eye to eye in every scenario. A big factor in this is that not every decision is choosing sin over righteousness. The daily choices that we face and the situations that we find ourselves in with our homes, our families, ministries, and other areas of life present countless decisions that also lead to continuous disagreement with how people handle these circumstances. Often, I’ve heard this phrase, “Just hear me out”. To be truthful, I’ve been approached this way and have thought to myself, “My mind is already made up. I will give you the respect of listening, but I still like my way better”.
Call it stubborn, but God calls is foolishness. It has been said that people think about four times faster than they talk. The question then is, “What are you thinking when somebody talks to you?” Are you thinking about how you can hurry the conversation? Are you thinking of how foolish their opinion is because you are not willing to admit that your opinion may not be the best option? When you find yourself in this circumstance, it is wise to give an open ear to what others have to say.
Everybody has something to give. We can write people off for different reasons, but there is something that everybody in life can teach you if you’ll watch and listen. You don’t know it all. Shocking, I know. We agree with this statement outwardly, but we act differently when it comes to how we think about what we believe and what others have to say. Maybe you are right, but maybe you’re not. Are you willing to listen to others before coming to a final conclusion?
Wisdom for the Day: Before you make your final decision, consider other options and views. Listen to others that try to help you and listen to the Lord if He’s speaking to you.