HEARING BUT NOT LISTENING TO GOD'S WORDS||MCGI TOPIC REVIEW

Many people today are hearing God's Word but not truly listening to it. Hearing refers to the physical act of perceiving sound, while listening involves understanding, accepting, and acting on what is heard. In churches and fellowships, countless individuals hear the scriptures weekly, yet their lives remain unchanged. This disconnect often stems from distractions, hardened hearts, or simply a lack of genuine interest. When we only hear without listening, we miss out on the transformation and guidance God intends through His Word.

The Bible constantly urges believers not just to be hearers, but doers of the Word.

James 1:22 clearly states: "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves."

This reveals that merely hearing God's commands without obedience is a form of self-deception. True listening demands response it means allowing God's truth to challenge our habits, decisions, and mindset. When we ignore this process, we remain spiritually stagnant, no matter how often we attend services or read the scriptures.

To genuinely listen to God's Word is to let it sink deep into our hearts and guide our actions. It is a sign of reverence and faith. Those who truly listen are open to conviction, correction, and instruction. They seek to apply what they learn in daily living. In contrast, hearing without listening breeds spiritual dullness and disobedience. As Jesus often said, “He who has ears, let him hear” a call not just to hear sound, but to embrace and live out the message of God.