Sometimes it can be frustrating when listening to preachy people who seem to have an answer for all of our truly deep questions. In fact, I'm not surprised to hear that someone is offended by another's quick answers or solutions when our problems aren't simple. Few people have the patience to wait until a friend is finished speaking before giving the easy answer to thier problem. The truth is, most of us seize the "opportunity" to give advice before the other has finished speaking.
Most people have problems which may have taken years to develop and they may take years to eventually resolve some of them. Don't miss an opportunity to listen and love when your friend is sharing their heart with you. You may be part of the solution by being a loving listener.
Jesus' character was referenced by the apostle Paul when he encouraged us to "do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others." (Philippians 2:3-4)
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