Interpersonal Communication
James 1:19
Introduction
- Importance of interpersonal communication in marriage, family, and other relationships
- Emphasis on understanding over talking
Principle 1: Accent Understanding, Not Talking
- Communication components: talking, listening, understanding
- Inefficiency of relying solely on talking
- Importance of listening and praying for the gift of silence
- James 1:19
Principle 2: Develop Common Interests
- Importance of overlapping areas of commonality in relationships
- Example of a football enthusiast and his wife's interest in football
- Illustration of marriage dynamics and maintaining interest beyond children
Principle 3: Sharpen Your Sensitivity Quotient
- Study by Albert Moravian on communication components: words, tone of voice, body language
- Importance of non-verbal communication and being sensitive to others’ needs
- Ephesians 4:31-32: putting away negative emotions and being kind
Principle 4: Make Yourself an Interesting and Attractive Person
- Living life fully and actively engaging with interests and passions
- Avoiding complacency and remaining intellectually and emotionally vibrant
Principle 5: Spend More Time with Your Heavenly Father
- The vertical relationship with God enhances horizontal relationships with others
- Importance of prayer and spiritual fellowship in marriage and family
Conclusion
- Encouragement to apply these principles for better relationships
- Final prayer of gratitude and dedication to God's guidance and teaching
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About the Contributors
Howard G. Hendricks
Dr. Howard G. Hendricks, known simply as “Prof,” directly or indirectly touched millions of lives in the evangelical community and beyond. For more than sixty years Prof served on the faculty of Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS), where he taught more than ten thousand students. He served as the chairman of the Center for Christian Leadership for over twenty years. He also ministered in person in more than eighty countries. Through speaking engagements, radio, tapes, films, the sixteen books he authored and coauthored, countless journal and popular-market articles, his service on numerous boards, and his work as a chaplain to the Dallas Cowboys (1976–1984), his reach was and is worldwide.
His legacy, in partnership with Jeanne, his wife of more than sixty-five years, includes four children and six grandchildren. Holding large audiences enthralled at venues such as Billy Graham’s conference center or Promise Keepers’ stadium rallies, Prof would confide, “It’s wonderful to be here with you, but I have a group of delicious students waiting for me back at the seminary.”
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