“Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable.” —Author, David W. Augsburger
35 As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36 When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. 37 They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” 38 He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 39 Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 40 Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him, 41 “What do you want me to do for you?” “Lord, I want to see,” he replied. 42 Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.”
Luke 18:35-42
• When we listen to someone, it provides an opportunity to give
“…be quick to listen and slow to speak…”
James 1:19b
“When the people in our lives feel unheard and unknown it ultimately leaves them feeling unloved.” —Dave Ferguson, B.L.E.S.S.
“The first act of love is always the giving of attention.” —Author, Dallas Willard
6 When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to get well?” 7 “Sir,” the invalid replied, “I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred. While I am trying to get in, someone else goes down ahead of me.” 8 Then Jesus said to him, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.” 9 At once the man was cured; he picked up his mat and walked.
John 5:6-9a
• Listening leads us to
Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.
Philippians 2:4
The apostles returned to Jesus from their ministry tour and told him all they had done and taught.
Mark 6:30
Challenges to Listening
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The one who gives an answer before he listens— this is foolishness and disgrace for him.
Proverbs 18:13
Answering before listening is both stupid and rude.
Proverbs 18:13
Listening Skills
• Pray.
• Put yourself in their shoes.
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