James 3Communication is critical to maintaining any relationship.Genesis 11:1- God confused the language at Babel.Genesis 10:5- After the language is confused, the people split apart.We must learn how to LISTEN!Good listening takes effort, so develop a receptive heart.John 21:21-23Proverbs 2:1-2John 10:20Don’t assume or assign motives.II Samuel 10:1-4I Corinthians 13:7Job 19:1-3Don’t blab (use discretion)Proverbs 11:13I Timothy 5:13We must learn how to SPEAK!Probers 21:23; John 7:45Speak with sincere loveEphesians 4:15Proverbs 12:18Slow downJohn 13:8-10Proverbs 15:28James 1:19Use those little words that mean so much“I’m sorry” - Luke 15:21“I forgive you” - Matthew 6:14-15“Please!” - Acts 26:3“Thank you!” - Luke 17:16“Good job” - Proverbs 31:28-29“I love you!” - Song1:7