James 1:19 "Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath..."
Arguments start when people have opposing viewpoints. Rarely do people get involved in an augment that they do not intend to win. The one key point that we often overlook in the heat of a dispute is that agreeing to lose can actually lead to winning. If both people stick to their guns, neither will ever take a breath long enough to seriously consider the other person’s position. It is only when you agree to step down and except an initial loss that you will be fully capable of comprehending the opposing argument. Once you understand where the other side is coming from, you can speak their language. If you don’t understand the language, you can’t communicate effectively. I'm not talking about compromise, but I am talking about listening. Sometimes it's our quietness that turns the tide.
2 Timothy 3:14 "But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
Learning is the means by which we enrich out minds with an understanding of our surroundings. You should always be eager to learn, but you should also limit your intake of new information to allow your mind to fully digest one piece of information before feeding it the next. Too much at once only leads to indigestion and waste. In a world where multi-tasking is all the rage, information is coming at us faster than ever, creating armies of people who understand a little about a lot. Instead, take it slow and become an expert. Learn the material for real. Remember, to eat a sandwich, you take one bit at a time. Too much planning and dependency on little information will lead to inaccurate results.
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