Receptive To Our Input….

A big problem in today’s society is most people don’t listen. We are so caught up in ourselves that our minds aren’t receptive to others. Jesus was the Master when it came to listening to others. Why? Because people matter. Jesus is the answer to the world’s issues. In order to diagnose a problem you have to listen to what the issue is first. Sometimes that takes time to diagnose. Listening is the key ingredient in the solution recipe. Right alongside the inability to listen is the inability to accept criticism. Again, it all boils down to our self-centeredness. Why would anyone listen to another when they seem happy with their life (even though they are not)? The ability to listen and accept criticism is a selfless act, a sign of humility. When we know our place in this world, and we know Who it is we draw our significance from, it opens the door to being able to accept criticism. It also helps our listening skills knowing we have the answer to the world’s problems, it’s just a matter of allowing the person standing in front of us to know they are being heard, before they are receptive to our input.

18 If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept correction, you will be honored. Proverbs 13:18