Who has itchy ears? Well, the apostle Paul says it’s someone who wants people to say only the things they want to hear. Do your ears itch? (See 2 Timothy 4:3.)
Words to Treasure
Pay attention and listen to the sayings of wise people.
Proverbs 22:17
Peter’s grandfather leaned forward as he talked. “So, here I was, this rookie newspaper boy on my bicycle speeding down a cliff toward a highway. No brakes! My bike chain had snapped and fallen off. Nothing to stop me.”
Peter leaned forward as well. “What did you do?”
His grandfather’s face crinkled, “I crashed into a hedge. Broke my arm.” Peter looked at the scar on his grandfather’s arm. “I learned something that day. Take good care of your bike, and it will take good care of you. I want you to remember that.”
Peter nodded and picked up his video game controller but then put it down again. “Grandpa, do you want to help me check my bike?”
“Sure, Peter. I’d like that a lot.”
Talking is good but listening to other people is important. Not only will you learn possibly life-saving advice, but you’ll also get to know that person better. And you’ll make them feel special and needed. Everybody likes that. Learning to listen to others just might be one of the most important things you’ll ever learn. Jesus often said, “Whoever has ears should listen.” Now that’s something to hear.
Who has itchy ears? Well, the apostle Paul says it’s someone who wants people to say only the things they want to hear. Do your ears itch? (See 2 Timothy 4:3.)