READ: Proverbs 18:13

“If one gives an answer before he hears,

    it is his folly and shame.”

THINK: You go to school and take classes in math, English, health science, and so on, but how many classes do you take that helps you learn how to listen? Mom and dad are constantly reminding you to pay attention and listen. A man of great wisdom tells us that if we speak before we hear what is being said, we find that we tend to embarrassed ourselves and are shamed by our peers.

How do we learn to listen effectively? What source would we consult? Would God’s Word have anything to say on the subject? It’s difficult to learn from older people, but what about your grandpa or grandma? Would they help you find out what God has to say on the subject of listening?

CHALLENGE: Search out an older person that you have confidence in and ask them to help you learn how to listen properly. The body of believers are here to help you become all God wants you to be (Eph. 4:11-16).