Christian Caregiving 2- Listening
Prov 17:27-28; Ps 81; James 1:19-27; Mark 4:1-9 Today we are continuing our sermon series on Christian Caregiving. This week we will be looking at the topic of listening as a Christian Caregiver. … Listening is a constant theme in the Bible. In our readings today we heard “Whoever restrains his words has knowledge … . Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.” (Prov 17:27-28). In Psalm 81 God laments that His people don’t listen- “Hear, O my people, while I admonish you! O Israel, if you would but listen to me! ... But my people did not listen to my voice … Oh, that my people would listen to me, that Israel would walk in my ways!” (81:8, 11a, 13). St. James gives direction saying, “let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger… If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless” (James 1:19, 26). La...