Episode Details

Have you ever struggled to be quick to listen and slow to speak? In this devotional, Megan J. Conner reflects on James 1:19 and how challenging it can be to practice patience, humility, and gentleness in our everyday interactions. From stressful situations to family conversations, James reminds us that our reactions reflect Christ’s character to those around us. God calls us to represent His nature by choosing compassion over anger and listening over rushing to respond.

✨ Highlights

• What James 1:19 teaches about patience, listening, and responding with grace

• How our reactions reflect God’s character to those around us

• Why slowing down and practicing gentleness leads to healthier relationships

• The connection between our faith, accountability, and emotional responses

• A prayerful reminder to welcome God’s correction and grow in humility

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Quick to Listen and Slow to Speak

By Megan J. Conner

“Brothers and sisters, let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.”
James 1:19 (NIV) – CHECK 

How many of us have heard this scripture and felt immediate conviction? I know I have – absolutely, 100%! I long to embody these humble sentiments, but I find myself more often than not falling short – very short. Perhaps you feel the same. Why is it that many of us struggle with quiet spirits, closed mouths, and open ears?

The Book of James is one that challenges me and cuts straight to the heart in several passages (James 1:1, anyone?). Not one to mince words, James just comes right out and boldly declares we should all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. He goes on to say that the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.  In other words, our actions outside of this mandate counteract the work of the gospel in the lives of those ar