I like to be right
It feels good to be right,
at least that’s what I used to tell myself
I wanted to win every argument
no matter what
And just like God’s Word says,
it caused strife in my relationships
After all, who wants to be around someone
who always thinks they’re right?
The Lord had to humble me
to teach me
that listening to others
is vital
Even as I type this
I don’t want to type it
because I want to be right
But humbling ourselves
is part of His plan
He knows that pride
creates strife
Always having to be right
negates learning and growing
Wisdom is found
in those who listen to others
in heeding advice
and constructive criticism
Listening thoughtfully
to another perspective,
is godly
Where you find humility
there you will find wisdom
And we would do well to heed
God’s advice
Or are we too prideful
to even listen to Him?
There truly is joy
in listening more than we speak
– Susie Stewart
Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise.
– Proverbs 13:10 (NLT)
Arrogant know-it-alls stir up discord, but wise men and women listen to each other’s counsel.
– Proverbs 13:10 (MSG)
God treats the arrogant as they treat others, mocking the mockers, scorning the scornful, but He pours out His grace on the humble.
– Proverbs 3:34 (VOICE)
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.
– James 1:19 (NIV)
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