Can you hear me now?

Can you hear me now is a slogan or jingle of a phone company, and is quite catchy. Proverbs 15:31, says, "The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise". Why is it that some folks can hear God speaking, while others only think they hear God speaking? Would being stubborn of heart or being rebellious in spirit have any thing to do with it? Are we submitting ourselves one to another in the fear of the Lord (Ephesians 5:21)? Many a time the Lord has kept me from making a really poor decision through the imput of a brother or sister. What they said to me would be of little value, if I didn't consider it, and ask the Lord to confirm it, if it were right for me. Proverbs 21:2, says, "Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord pondereth the hearts". Can you hear me now?