by David Gibson<\/p>\n
Listening is a significant theme of the book of Proverbs.<\/p>\n
The book is designed to guide young men in making wise choices while avoiding foolish ones. To achieve this, one must really listen, learn, and live accordingly.<\/p>\n
Although Proverbs was originally addressed to youth, its practical wisdom, including its emphasis on the right kind of listening, can greatly benefit people of all ages.<\/p>\n
“He who has ears, let him hear<\/em>” (Matthew 13:9 NASB).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
by David Gibson Listening is a significant theme of the book of Proverbs. The book is designed to guide young men in making wise choices while avoiding foolish ones. To achieve this, one must really listen, learn, and live accordingly. Youth must listen to the teaching of godly parents (Proverbs 1:8; 4:1-6; 23:22). 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