Eldon Boldt, September 27, 2009

James 1:19 (NIV)

19 My dear brothers, take note ofthis: Everyone should be quick to

listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.

1. PRESUMPTION

Proverbs 18:13 (NIV)

13 He who answers before listening-that is his folly and his shame.

(TLB)

13 What a shame--yes, howstupid!--to decide before knowing

the facts!

1. PRESUMPTION

• There is only one way to see things

• Everybody thinks like I do

• People never change

• I can figure out your motives.

2. IMPATIENCE

• Interrupt

• Jump to conclusions

Proverbs 29:20 (NIV)

20 Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a

fool than for him.

Proverbs 19:11 (NIV)

11 A man's wisdom gives himpatience; it is to his glory to

overlook an offense.

3. PRIDE

Proverbs 12:15 (NIV)

15 The way of a fool seems rightto him, but a wise man listens to

advice.

Proverbs 20:5 (TLB)

5 Though good advice lies deepwithin a counselor's heart, the wise

man will draw it out.

Proverbs 15:31 GN

31 If you pay attention when you are corrected you are wise.

• Lawyer

• Theologians

• Historian

• Psychologist

THREE HEARING AIDS

1. LISTEN WITH YOUR EYES.

Mark 10:21a (NIV)

21 Jesus looked at him and loved him.

THREE HEARING AIDS

1. LISTEN WITH YOUR EYES.

2. LISTEN WITH YOUR HEART.

3. LISTEN WITH YOUR TIME.

“Whoever hears my word andbelieves Him who sent me has

eternal life and will not becondemned.”

Hebrews 3:7-8 (NIV)

7 So, as the Holy Spirit says:"Today, if you hear his voice, 8 do not harden your hearts.

Eldon Boldt, September 27, 2009