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A Listener, Not a Teller - Day 225 Month 8-12 Week 33-1

Today's Reading (Bible in 1 year) 2 Samuel 23, Proverbs 18:13-24, Ezekiel 24:15-25:7, 1 Corinthians 5:1-6:11 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Samuel%2023%2C%20Proverbs%2018%3A13-24%2C%20Ezekiel%2024%3A15-25%3A7%2C%201%20Corinthians%205%3A1-6%3A11&version=ESV      A Listener, not a Teller Have you ever been in one of those conversations?  I’m sure you know the kind.  It’s usually a spirited conversation.  Someone in the conversation doesn’t let you finish your sentence because they think they know your entire thought.  Are you the person who cuts in?  I occasionally am that person.   The problem with cutting in on conversations is simply that you aren’t listening.  The point you may be answering is your point and may not be the point the person is trying to convey.  Imagine if you’ve asked someone for advice on something and you cut in before they can provide the advice.  Eventually you may be at ri...