• We must learn how to LISTEN! (continued)
    • Don’t assume or assign motives
      • II Samuel 10:1-4 – Hanun misinterprets David’s motives
      • I Corinthians 13:7
      • Job 19:1-3
    • Don’t turn around and blab (use discretion)
      • Proverbs 11:13; 25:9-10
      • I Timothy 5:13
    • We must learn how to SPEAK!
      • Speak with sincere love
        • Ephesians 4:15, 29
        • Proverbs 12:18; 15:1-2
        • Philippians 2:3-5
        • Matthew 7:1-5
      • Speak with clarity
        • I Corinthians 9:20-22
        • I Corinthians 14:19
      • Slow down
        • John 13:8-10
        • Proverbs 15:28; 17:27
        • James 1:19
      • Use those little words that mean so much
        • “I’m sorry” – Luke 15:21
        • “I forgive you” – Matthew 6:14-15
        • “Please!” – Acts 26:3; Nehemiah 5:10-11