Help For The Impulsive Kid | James 1:19

James 1:19 tells us to be quick and slow - quick to listen and slow to speak.

Do you ever find yourself talking when you should be listening? I know I do. In this video, I look at James 1:19 and reflect on a game I used to play with my grandfather, a game that taught me what it truly means to be quick. True listening requires us to stop and contemplate what people are actually saying rather than just waiting for our turn to speak. Watch now, and let's cultivate slower tongues and quicker ears together!

Get into the Word with these Bible verses:

James 1:19-20

Proverbs 10:19

Questions for discussion or personal reflection:

When was the last time you realized you were just hearing someone without actually listening to them?

Proverbs 10:19 warns us that too much talk leads to sin. Why do you think it is so difficult for us to restrain our lips and let others get their thoughts across?

How can you practically practice being "quick to listen" in your home, school, or ministry circles this week?