Did you know that you can present your faith and Bible beliefs in an unbiblical manner even if what you believe is right and true? Many Christians mistakenly believe that being bold in presenting the gospel gives them the right to be a Bible bully. They bash other faiths and other Christian denominations without concern for the people they are trying to reach. Using a no-tolerance and in-your-face approach, they bully their beliefs on their subjects like a school kid robbing his schoolmates of their lunch money -- and their dignity. What is absent is the love of Jesus and the respect others deserve and require. When sharing your faith with others, remember that you must earn the right to be heard. Instead of playing demolish-derby with their faith, try being respectful and listen. By doing so, you will earn the right to present the truth; and when you do, do so in a loving and kind manner.
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger. James 1:19 ESV Kick-Start your devotional time with For His Glory: 31 Daily Meditations! This affordable eBook (Only $1.49) will help you develop a regular devotional time. Take a peek inside!
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: James 1:19
Become a good listener. Good listeners earn the respect of others and also earn the right to be heard. People tend to ignore the advice of anyone that does not listen to them. An added benefit to listening is the knowledge and insight you will gain. Listening, like learning, is an art that must be developed. Again, become a good listener.
Make someone's day better. It's easier than you think. Start by finding out about them and by listening to them. Encourage them to share their interest, their problems, their joys, and their life with you. Show you care about them and you will make their day. The two key words to making another person's day are caring and listening.Share
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. -Proverbs 12:25
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Listen! In the cool of the morning or at twilight, listen to the sounds of nature. They speak a language that calms the soul. Their song reminds us that that there is harmony in the heart when the heart is right with God.
Psalm 19:1-4
1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. 2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. 3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. 4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,
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And behold, you will be silent and unable to speak until the day that these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time. Luke 1:20 ESV Because of a lack of faith, we yield to temptation and slip into sin and/or miss the blessing(s) of God. God stopped Zechariah from speaking so that Zechariah could learn to listen with hearing faith. How much wiser and blessed would we be if we would "be quick to hear, [and] slow to speak" (James 1:19 ESV)! Check out this Wisdom Tidbit: Become a Good Listener
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