Wednesday, May 31 Take good care of your sheep.​—Prov. 27:23.

[Áine]

Wednesday, May 31

Take good care of your sheep.—Prov. 27:23.

 

The principle recorded at James 1:19 certainly applies to those who give counsel. James wrote: “Everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.” An elder may assume that he has all the facts, but does he really? Proverbs 18:13reminds us: “When anyone replies to a matter before he hears the facts, it is foolish and humiliating.” It is best to get the facts directly from the person himself. That involves listening before speaking. The elder might ask: “What has been happening in your life?” “How can I help?” If elders take the time to get the facts, they are more likely to help and encourage their brothers and sisters. Giving effective counsel involves more than simply reading a few scriptures or offering a suggestion or two. Our brothers and sisters need to sense that we care for them, that we understand them, and that we want to help them. w22.02 17 ¶14-15

[Amygdala]

Love the sentence:

 

6 hours ago, Anniebea said:

help?” If elders take the time to get the facts, they are more likely to help and encourage their brothers and sisters. 

 

True.