But if you know someone or you at least feel like the person has listened to you, you are much more likely to listen respectfully to their thoughts or ideas and possibly even engage in a meaningful dialogue about the subject matter. If you can get to the bottom of why a person finds a particular lifestyle or worldview appealing, then you can start to help them understand where that longing comes from and how they can achieve true happiness and joy.
Wax explains,. No, the gospel ought to make people feel relieved. But the gospel is not oppressive; on the contrary, the gospel offers true freedom and lasting joy. If you understand the benefit of the gospel then you want it to be true, and you do everything in your power to search out that truth and understand it.
So as Christian myth busters, let's commit to listening first and speaking second. Let us offer gospel truth in a context of love and mercy. Listening before speaking also applies to the time we spend with God. Related article: Listening to the Unchurched.
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