28 August 2009

BWSC: Learning to Communicate (Dr. Priolo)

Proverbs 15:2,28
Luke 6:45
Proverbs 18:20

The first step is to be willing for God's Spirit to wash you inside and out. There are over forty ways in the epistles on how we are to communicate.

Hindrances to revelation - why do we struggle to reveal ourselves?

- Fear (Genesis 3:7). Oftentimes, it is a fear of being hurt emotionally.
- Selfishness (1 John 4:18). Love is the antidote for selfishness, for love is giving.

- Pride. This sin carries the swiftest punishment.


Means of communication:

- words. Proverbs 12:18
- tone of voice. (Remember the Proverb about a soft answer turning way wrath?)
- non-verbal countenance. Our facial expressions can communicate pride, bitterness, etc. (Ps 42:11; Ps 43:5)
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