Christians, especially preachers, so often think they must always "contribute" something when they are in the company of others, that this is the one service they have to render. They forget that listening can be a greater service than speaking. Many people are looking for an ear that will listen. They do not find it among Christians, because these Christians are talking when they should be listening...
Anyone who thinks that his time is too valuable to spend keeping quiet will eventually have no time for God and his brother, but only for himself, for his own words and plans.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer still "ringing" in my ears....
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