We have all had conversations where we were asked to repeat ourselves because the other person was not listening.
Preachers see it in the eyes of their audiences more times than they want to admit.
True conversation can only be experienced if both parties listen to one another. When one participant does not listen to what the other says, the conversation becomes one sided. Any attempt to share information is lost. The non-listener will miss important information necessary for their well being. When that information comes from God, it becomes imperative that we listen.