Most people do not listen with the intent to    understand; they listen with the intent to reply.”
― Stephen R. Covey, 

1. Esteem (respect) the other and react (live) in peace with them – I Thessalonians 5:13

2. Listen without interrupting and consider your response before verbalizing it James 1:19

3. Pray for them while they speak – Colossians 1:9

4. Don’t argue (with the one speaking or with God as He speaks to you)       Acts 9:15

5. Tell the truth with love and grace – Ephesians 4:15

6. Thank God no matter what you hear before you answer – I Thessalonians 5:18

7. Curb reacting so that no unwholesome words come from you – Ephesians 4:29

8. Listen for whatever is pure or right or good – Philippians 4:8

9. Look for the ‘speck’ in your own eye – Matthew 7:3

10. If you must admonish, do so with patience – I Thessalonians 5:14

11. Pay attention and keep silent – Job 33:31

12. Hear with a tender and forgiving heart – Ephesians 4:32

Are you listening?