Do you ever find yourself formulating a response instead of listening

To answering before listening - that is folly and shame. - Proverbs 18:13

Do you ever find yourself formulating a response to someone while they are still speaking? Do you ever find yourself entering a conversation knowing what points you want the other person to agree with? Do you ever cut other people off and try to get in your opinion?

When it comes to politics, are you actually interested in the views of those with whom you disagree? Do you know what motivates them - and by them, I mean, your sister-in-law, the guy living in the next apartment, or your coworker, and not some rando on social media? Do you know the strongest aspects of their arguments?

When it comes to those who see God differently, have you taken the time to sit with them and understand their perspective? Can you see why they might believe what they do? Have you heard what they love most about their religion?

To answering before listening - that is folly and shame. - Proverbs 18:13