Why Communication Is Not Working | Herbert Cooper - Audio

Why Communication Is Not Working <br><br> James 3:5–6 Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. 6 The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. (NIV) <br><br> Psalm 34:12–13 Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, 13 keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies. (NIV) <br><br> 1 Peter 3:10 For the Scriptures say, “If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies. (NLT) <br><br> 4 Barriers That Lead To Bad Communication <br><br> 1. Beginning with the wrong approach  <br><br> Proverbs 18:21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. (NIV) <br><br> Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (NIV) <br><br> Proverbs 29:22 An angry person starts fights; a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin. (NLT) <br><br> Proverbs 15:18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel. (NIV) <br><br> Proverbs 25:15 Patience can persuade a prince, and soft speech can break bones. (NLT) <br><br> 2. Being quick to talk <br><br> Proverbs 18:13 To answer before listening—that is folly and shame. (NIV) <br><br> Proverbs 17:27–28 A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered. 28 Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent. (NLT) <br><br> Proverbs 10:19 Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut. (NLT) <br><br> 3. Bringing the attack to the person instead of the problem <br><br> Proverbs 26:21 A quarrelsome person starts fights as easily as hot embers light charcoal or fire lights wood. (NLT) <br><br> 4.  Backing away from tough conversations  <br><br> Ephesians 4:15 Ins