![]() ![]() But to those on the outside everything is said in parables 12 so that, "'they may be ever seeing but never perceiving, and ever hearing but never understanding otherwise they might turn and be forgiven!'" 13 Then Jesus said to them, "Don't you understand this parable? How then will you understand any parable? 14 The farmer sows the word. 11 He told them, "The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. It came up, grew and produced a crop, multiplying thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times." 9 Then Jesus said, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear." 10 When he was alone, the Twelve and the others around him asked him about the parables. 7 Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants, so that they did not bear grain. 6 But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. ![]() It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. 5 Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. 4 As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. 2 He taught them many things by parables, and in his teaching said: 3 "Listen! A farmer went out to sow his seed. The crowd that gathered around him was so large that he got into a boat and sat in it out on the lake, while all the people were along the shore at the water's edge. 23 He will die for lack of discipline, led astray by his own great folly.ġ Again Jesus began to teach by the lake. 22 The evil deeds of a wicked man ensnare him the cords of his sin hold him fast. 20 Why be captivated, my son, by an adulteress? Why embrace the bosom of another man's wife? 21 For a man's ways are in full view of the LORD, and he examines all his paths. 19 A loving doe, a graceful deer- may her breasts satisfy you always, may you ever be captivated by her love. 18 May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth. ![]() 16 Should your springs overflow in the streets, your streams of water in the public squares? 17 Let them be yours alone, never to be shared with strangers. 14 I have come to the brink of utter ruin in the midst of the whole assembly." 15 Drink water from your own cistern, running water from your own well. 12 You will say, "How I hated discipline! How my heart spurned correction! 13 I would not obey my teachers or listen to my instructors. 11 At the end of your life you will groan, when your flesh and body are spent. 8 Keep to a path far from her, do not go near the door of her house, 9 lest you give your best strength to others and your years to one who is cruel, 10 lest strangers feast on your wealth and your toil enrich another man's house. 7 Now then, my sons, listen to me do not turn aside from what I say. 6 She gives no thought to the way of life her paths are crooked, but she knows it not. 5 Her feet go down to death her steps lead straight to the grave. 3 For the lips of an adulteress drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil 4 but in the end she is bitter as gall, sharp as a double-edged sword. Your comments here will be valued by me and everyone else who reads this post.1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom, listen well to my words of insight, 2 that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge. I think you will find a deep connection between these three words. Then notice the reactions, responses and feelings of the other people, and of yourself. If you aren’t sure of my “new math,” try this experiment.ĭecide to truly and deeply listen to three people today. When people are truly listening to you, are you attracted to them, and more likely willing to follow them? (that’s leadership). How do you feel when people truly listen to you? Do you feel a sense of love? (so do others). Maybe the relationships aren’t quite as direct or complete as this, but I think the connection is closer to truth than fiction. Let me take a shot at describing these relationships mathematically. Of course to be a remarkable leader requires we be willing to and practice deep, authentic listening. Most people are truly listened to so infrequently, that it is easy to equate listening with love. I don’t know who David Oxberg is (if you do, let me know more in the comments!) but I love this idea. “Being listened to is so close to being loved that most people cannot tell the difference.” Such is the case witht he quotation I discovered today. Once in awhile I find a quotation I love, but that I can’t learn much (or anything) about the author. the other criteria I have adopted over time is to only include quotations from people who people can learn more about if they choose. I include quotations that will challenge and inspire readers. Each week I write and send something called Powerquotes Plus– a free email that shares a quotation, questions to ponder and action steps. ![]()
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