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The Art of Good Listening

The Art of Good Listening. Edgar W. Howe : “ No man would listen to you talk if he didn’t know it was his turn next.” . Theme passage.

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The Art of Good Listening

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  1. The Art of Good Listening

  2. Edgar W. Howe: “No man would listen to you talk if he didn’t know it was his turn next.”

  3. Theme passage • Ephesians 4:29 ~ Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.

  4. Listening, Hearing • 1 Samuel 3:10 ~ Then the Lord came and stood and called as at other times, "Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel said, “Speak, for Your servant is listening.” • Matthew 11:15 ~ “He who has ears to hear, let him hear” (Matt 13:9,43; Mark 4:9,23; 7:16; Luke 8:8; 14:35).

  5. Value of Listening • Shows respect for another (John 4:1-41; Matt 12:42; Psa 116:1-2; 1 Pet 3:12) • Builds relationships (John 4: Samaritan woman, & the people of Sychar) • Increases useful knowledge (Prov 18:13, 2) • Motivates service (1 Cor 1:11; 5:1; 4:18-21; 7:1-2; Gal 1:6-8; Nehemiah)

  6. Next time: Barriers to Listening

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