Know Before You Speak

James 1:19 NKJV
So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.

How many times have we spoken ahead of time not knowing the full story?

There are so many times where we should stay out of situations because we don’t really know the truth of the situation.

Our flesh wants to know the details. It wants to hear what people are saying and form an opinion. But when we hear something about someone, it can create a perception. Then when we see that person, we can no longer truly see them for who they are because we’re believing something somebody else said about them.

What if God is calling you to be the one to talk to that person, but you’re not because you’re believing a lie about them?

That’s why the Bible tells us to be quick to listen and slow to speak.

Instead of reacting based on what you think you know, ask the Lord to show you the truth of the situation. There may be something deeper going on that you cannot see.

When you find the truth of a situation, it changes everything.

Here’s a challenge for you today:
Before you form an opinion, repeat something you heard, or respond to a situation, slow down. Ask the Lord, What is the truth here? Be quick to listen and slow to speak.