Be swift to hear, slow to speak

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:(KJV)
James 1:19

Children, employees, Apprentice, would you like to cope more effectively with your parents’ or your boss rules and correction? If so, all you need to do is to improve your communication skills. And how may you do that? The first step is to listen. Rather than being quick to justify yourself, and also, always try to control your emotions and absorb what your parents or boss have to say. Focus on what is said, not on how it is delivered. Then, rephrase your their comments in your own words and respectfully repeat their remarks back to them. Your doing so will reassure them that you heard what they said.

What if you want to give an explanation for your speech or actions? In most cases, it is wise to ‘keep your lips in check’ until after you have complied with your their wishes.(Prov.10:19) Once your they see that you have listened to them, they will be far more inclined to listen to you. Such a mature approach proves that you are being guided by God’s Word.


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1 Samuel 9-12

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Guilty To Justified

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; (KJV)

Romans 3:23

The Bible states clearly in the book of Romans 3:23 that "all have sinned." Everybody is Guilty, either by birth or by choice. All are therefore under condemnation of death, both physical (separation of soul from the body) and spiritual (separation of the soul from God).

The charge of 'Guilty' can be removed, however, by faith in the Lord Jesus. He died on the cross to pay the penalty our sin demanded; and because He was so perfect Son of God. God grants forgiveness on the basis of his atoning death. Anyone who has not accepted Jesus can do so t today. His offer of free salvation still stands. He will change your verdict from guilty to justification (Rom. 5:1)

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Numbers 31-32

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Evil communications corrupt good manners

Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.--(KJV)

1 Corinthians 15:33

People can easily adapt with people in their environment especially children and everybody here will agree with us that bad associations spoil useful habits. Let us take Jacob's daughter Dinah as an example. Dinah got into a serious trouble because she associated with worldly companions. She was in the habit of associating with the young Canaanite women in the area where her family dwelled. 

The Canaanites did not have the same high moral standards as God’s worshiper  (Gen. 34:1, 2, 19) And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, prince of the country, saw Dinah, he took her and lay down with her and violated her. This account teaches us that we simply cannot socialize with unbelievers and hope to suffer no ill consequences.

On the other hand, association with people who share your beliefs, your high moral standards, and your love for God is a safeguard. Such good association will encourage you to act wisely.

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Numbers 28-30

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The Best Request

Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?--(KJV)

2Chronicles 1:10

Despite the fact that Solomon was a king, he wanted more than mere knowledge. When the Lord Said to him, Ask! What shall I give you"? (2Chronicles 1:7). Solomon made only one request. He asks for insight and ability to judge God's people righteously. God gave him this and he also added wealth and honor as a bonus.

Must people often ask for wisdom in order to achieve wealth and honor from God, but God doesn’t work that way. He gives it to those who will honor him. All we need to do is to search our hearts and ask, “why do I want wisdom?" When we get our priorities straight, we can then claim the promise of James 1:5, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him”. It is always appropriate to ask God for wisdom when our heart's desire is to honor Him.

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Numbers 26-27

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