In today's world we run the risk of cancellation if we say the wrong thing regardless of our intent. This puts all the responsibility on the speaker and absolves the listener of any responsiblity in our communication process.

At the same time we live under the umbrella of free speech allowing the speaker to say whatever they want. This puts all the responsibility on the listener and absolves the speaker of any responsibility in our communication process.

This is a contradiction.

However, God has asked that both be equally responsible.

James 1:19 - Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.

Eph 4:29 - Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.