Our culture is obsessed with talking. We love to hear the sound of our own voices. We love to tell the best stories; we enjoy having our opinions heard; we love being asked for advice. And those aren't always bad things. But sometimes we talk too much.
Matthew 5:5 says this, "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." But the word meek doesn't mean much to us these days. It's just not a common word. So let’s look at another place in scripture where the word "meek" is used.
"Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls." - James 1: 19-21
Here we have this example of a person who is a good listener, he thinks before he speaks or becomes angry. And then James sums up these characteristics by using the word meek.
Are you a better listener than you are a speaker? Next time you're hanging out with your friends, try listening instead of speaking. Don't think about what you're going to say as soon as they stop talking. Listen. Next time you're hanging out with one of your best friends, ask about their life. And again, really listen.
Why? Because the meek shall inherit the earth.
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