When we come to church or open the Bible, our attitude should be to listen eagerly to the Word of God, giving Him our absolute undivided attention. We should come trusting in His truth, expecting Him to speak to our hearts, and praying for Him to open our understanding. As we listen, we should come humbly, recognizing our need for God's guidance and wisdom. Our purpose in listening to the Word of God should be to understand who He is, what He's like, and how He works, and to hear what He has to say to us personally.
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