Being In Love With Our Own Voice

Proverbs 18:2~A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.


Proverbs 18:13~If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.


Have you ever been around someone who loves to hear the sound of their own voice? They may ask questions, but only so that they can give you their opinion about the subject. They don't really listen, they just wait for the first break in the conversation to spill out everything they want to say.

A person like this is a fool according to Proverbs. They don't really care to understand anything. They have their opinions already, and really love to tell people what they are. If you are like this, it is shameful. I have been around many people who are just like this. They loft up all kinds of information. They gather great crowds of people. They have great pleasure in simply listening to their own voice echoing in the air.

If you are like this, and are reading this; a characteristic that would be true of you is that you would not listen to the wisdom of Proverbs. You will shut your ears, and not take any pleasure in these verses. You may even be speaking to your computer screen, telling it your opinion, and wishing that I could hear what you were saying. Well you may write a comment if you wish, I will hear what you have to say. The gospel is slowly giving me victory from being a shameful fool who doesn't listen.