Sometimes we might be eager to make a decision and hesitant to seek any advice. Other times we might be determined for someone to hear our point of view and less inclined to hear theirs. Whatever the reason and the occasion, there are often times in our lives when we are not very good listeners. Yet, the Bible urges us to hone the skill of listening. The Jews named one of their key Biblical texts (Deuteronomy 6:4-9) the “Shema,” which is a Hebrew word meaning “hear” or “listen.” The first word of that passage is “Hear.” God wanted His people to learn to “hear/listen.” Wisdom, personified…