Every day, in every relationship, we are planting seeds. We want to plant relational wisdom so our relationships blossom and grow healthy!
Wisdom with our EARS (who we listen too; how we’re to listen)
Stephen Covey says, “Many people do not listen with intent to understand. They listen with intent to reply.”
Proverbs 18:13 “The one who gives an answer before he listens— this is foolishness and disgrace for him.”
The Book of James says, “Be quick to listen and slow to speak” (James 1:19).
Building healthy relationships involves a commitment to listening.
We’re also told to make sure we listen to the right people.
—LISTEN TO THOSE CLOSE
Proverbs 1:8
Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and don’t reject your mother’s teaching.
*you’ll see this refrain all throughout the book of Proverbs - to hold close to parental teaching/instruction
—LISTEN TO COUNSEL
Proverbs 12:15
A fool’s way is right in his own eyes, but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
—LISTEN TO CORRECTION
Proverbs 15:32
Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.