Quotes about Inattention

They say, “The LORD does not see; the God of Jacob pays no heed.”

Though seeing many things, you do not keep watch. Though your ears are open, you do not hear.”

Yet they would not listen or incline their ear, but they stiffened their necks and would not listen or receive My discipline.

Chaos, then, is the enemy of growth. Disorganization, sloppiness, and inattention generally introduce the kind of instability that weakens rather than strengthens. Where there is no order there will likely be little in the environment that sustains and nourishes. Life needs to be ordered.

Somehow, though he moves right in front of me, I don't see him; quietly but surely he's active, and I miss it.

they have ears, but cannot hear