I’ve conducted a Marriage Preparation Course for a couple and the lady said she felt condemned as stupid whenever the boyfriend said spontaneously “You’re wrong!”.

This is just an example of many of us who are not listening enough, are quick to make judgement and quick to react with how we feel. This attitude will destroy healthy relationship.

This is why James 1:19-21a say “ 19My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. 21Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent “

Let us live out vs19 as we’re challenged by James 1:21b “ and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.“