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What does the Bible say about being slow to speak?

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The Bible instructs us to be slow to speak, emphasizing the importance of listening and receiving God's Word.

James 1:19-21 teaches us to be swift to hear and slow to speak, underscoring our natural tendency to do the opposite. The exhortation is given in light of our sinful nature to remind us that we need to acknowledge our shortcomings before God. This humility allows us to seek His grace in overcoming our inclinations. To truly listen to God's Word, we must silence our own voices and submit to His truth, as expressed in John 6:63, where Jesus emphasizes that His words are spirit and life. Thus, being slow to speak and swift to hear emphasizes a heart posture of humility before God.
Scripture References: James 1:19-21, John 6:63, James 1:19, Proverbs 10:19, Proverbs 12:18, James 1:19-20

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Slow to Speak
Wayne Boyd · May 2, 2021
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