“So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath...." This is great advice. I once was told that the reason we have two ears and one mouth was that we should listen twice as much as we speak. As I have gotten older, I appreciate this verse so much more. Instead of responding in anger to a situation, slow down, listen to what is being said, and consider your words before they come out of your mouth. Once your words have left your mouth, it is impossible to retrieve them. Listen more, and speak less.
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