James 1:19 And What It Means to All People.
James 1:19 says: My Dear beloved brethren, be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. To me personally it means that we must watch what we are doing at all times.
Next, I want to inform all of you that something like this takes a lot of practice. This is a skill that someone does not learn overnight. It takes years of practice. I really think that something like this should be utilized.
Moreover, I want to inform all of you that I have to learn this new skill because I have been very angry all of the time. I know that I tend to struggle with listening to people.
Also, I want to say that it takes a lot of practice to learn all three things. First, listening. Listening is a process of learning how to understand the spoken word. I want to inform all of you that if someone tells you something, you should be able to repeat it right back to them. I know for me; I have to learn how to accept what it is being said out of the person’s mouth.
Another problem that I have is that I do not believe everything that people tell me. This is true because people will tell a lie in your face. They even want you to accept it.
Then, if you do not fully accept what they are saying: There is a major problem. I want to say that certain people especially if they are from a different culture; can say something to you that you do not agree with. I know that I have been living inside of an environment that consists of people who comes from different countries. A person from another country can say something to you, it would offend you.
In Addition, I want to inform all of you that people can cuss you out and get away with it. This is the reason why you have to pay attention to another person’s non-verbal communication. I want to inform you that everyone has to pay attention to a person’s movements of their arms and legs as well as fingers.
I also have to pay attention to their verbal communication as well. If it is in a language that you do not understand, then you have to ask them what they are saying.
If they are offended with you after you asked them a question, then there is another problem. Quick to listen is another way of paying close attention to what is being said out of a person’s mouth as well as movements called gestures. I know that in my neighborhood, it is integrated. I know that there are people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Quick to Listen is just paying attention to what is being said as a person’s language.
Slow to Speak is a way of interpretation. It is a way of understanding what someone else is saying. I know for me, I have to learn how to fully understand another person’s speech. If it is different from what I am used to, then I must take a stand. I want to inform you that I have learned how to take a non-violent approach when it comes to dealing with other people.
Slow to Speak means that we have to ingest what another person is saying. To fully understand what they are saying out of their mouth. Sometimes people who are younger tend to act impulsive. They also use language that only millennials are able to understand even if it is a threat. Sometimes a person can say things just to provoke you in some kind of way.
Slow to Speak means that if the communication is different, then you have to defend yourself. With me personally, I have to fully explain what I actually think they said as long as it is not a form of vulgarity.
You see, I am a 58-year-old man who fully understand vulgarity in many different cultures. I even know if it is street slang or gang language. I understand young people because I have nieces and nephews who are much younger than me. Therefore, I understand street slang that comes from different regions of the United States. This is because I used to live in the Midwest and the Southeast USA.
I am more of the proper type, and highly educated. Just because someone is acting the fool does not mean that I have to act like them.
You see, I was told by my AA Sponsors to always take a long walk and calm down. Some young people do not respect older people. This means that they think that everyone think that you have to yield to them. I will not yield to anyone but God and Jesus Christ. I know that inside of a changing culture, there are people who have personalities that are different than yours. This is the reason why I listen with the intent of exchanging whatever a person is feeling at a particular time.
Slow to Get Angry Means: to learn how to never allow anyone else push your buttons. Anger is a universal emotion. I know that a people today are pugnacious. I understand that my primary intention is to understand your point of view. It is best for a mature person to walk away from a cowardice fight. This means that people who are younger than you will try to kill you over nonsense.
Another intention that I have is to respect you in the long run. I want to inform you that I am trying to prevent myself from fighting in the first place.
Slow to Get Angry Means: to think about your consequences in advance. I know that my objective is to not fight anyone even though they are much angrier than me. I am trying to stay out of trouble in the first place. I am trying to diffuse any situation before it gets worse. I am trying to learn how to forgive everyone 490 times in life. This means that I have to forgive each person a total of 490 times. This is the reason why I have to avoid you, if we cannot make peace.
Slow to Get Angry Means: that you do not have to always act like the next person all of the time. I am still learning how to act like a mature adult. I really do not like fighting verbally or physically. Therefore, I will not kiss anyone’s Gluteus Maximus in any way. I cannot complete that task on myself. Respect me and I will respect you. This is my interpretation of James 1:19 inside of the Bible.
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