Troubles in communications arise from being reluctant to consider another person's point of view and by refusing to explore alternatives to crucial issues and problems. Conversely, healthy communications permit divergent points of view to be considered along with respecting other people’s experience and intelligence.
An impasse in communications may derive from arrogance or pride by positioning oneself above others. While in college I met a young man who could not read but was an interesting and talented individual. If I had discounted his ability to communicate on the basis of his education, then I would have been a poorer person for my arrogance.
Remaining teachable regardless of educational accomplishments is an antidote to arrogance and dead-end communications. Proverbs offers this advice: "If you call out to the Lord God for insight and cry aloud for understanding," then you will be receptive to wisdom and will have courage to make necessary changes. Praise God for that.
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Arrogant know-it-alls stir up discord, but wise men and
women listen to each other’s counsel.
~ Proverbs 13:10 The Message
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