“The duty of love is to listen.” (Paul Tillich) A cartoon shows a wife reading a book with her husband sitting across from her saying, “Honey, I’m home.” Theologian Tillich often uses words like transcendence, absolutes, relativism and imperatives in his writings. It’s refreshing to see him put theology into human terms. “Loving God means listening to God.” A church song says: “Listen, listen, God is calling thru His Word inviting, offering forgiveness, comfort and joy.” ;-) Jack
FROM WALMART REV: A hearty "Amen" is in order to this morning's blog!! 0;-)===JACK: I see your Walmart ministry as focusing on listening. "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
FROM NORM'S BLOG: Almost immediately, the famous movie line “Love is never having to say you’re sorry” popped into my mind. Then came a flood of thoughts that might be quotes of their own from someone.. The opportunity of love is to share. The reward of love is reciprocation. If the duty of love is to listen; then the requirement of love is to act. The opposite of love is not hate; it is apathy. Once you start thinking about love, you eventually come around to Jesus final commandment that we “Love one another as I have loved you."===JACK: I came across this definition of love "Love is pure, painful, sweet and dreadful--all at once."
FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: Listening is so hard to do sometimes. But it a good base for a great marriage. Communication is the best indication of a good marriage.===JACK: Not only listening, but also understanding. I hear the door slam, but why is it slamming?
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