Week 5 | Quick To Listen, Slow to Speak
DIG IN QUESTIONS
1) What role have you seen unhealthy communication play in relationships? How has unhealthy communication affected your relationships?
2) In our gathering, we discussed how “Healthy communication involves both talking and actively listening.” How would you grade yourself in both of those areas?
3) Read James 3:2-9. What does this tell us about the power of our words, whether spoken or written?
4) Contrast Ephesians 4:29 with Colossians 3:12-14. What does this reveal about God’s desire for how we communicate with others?
5) In Luke 6:45, Jesus reveals that the best way to guard your words is to be aware of what’s in your heart. How can protecting our hearts lead to healthy communication?
6) Read Proverbs 18:2 and 18:13. Why is it foolish to not listen to others? How can listening provide an opportunity to show love and concern for those we do life with?