Seven
Basic
Stages
of Life
Skill Stage
(To Be Instilled During the
Ages Twelve to Twenty Years)
Focuses on Self-Control
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SENSITIVITY
vs
Callousness
What is
Sensitivity?
.
Exercising
my senses so that I can perceive the
true
spirit and emotions of those around me.
Sensitivity
It's related to the motivational gift of Mercy
Scripture Text:
"Rejoice
with them that do rejoice, and
weep
with them that weep." - Romans 12:15
Some of the Attributes:
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2. 3. |
Being
alert to the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
Avoiding danger by sensing wrong motives in others. Knowing how to give the right words at the right time. |
Questions to ask yourself:
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2. 3. 4. 5. |
Can you
discern the true feelings of your family or friends without asking them?
Are you aware of the spiritual condition of those for whom you are responsible? Do you experience times when your mind tells you something is right, but your spirit tells you it is wring? Have you ever given a gift which you later learned met a precise need? Do those close to you believe you really understand them and their needs? |
Projects and Bible Study Questrions to help instill this quality:
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2. 3. |
How did
Jesus demonstrate the quality of sensitivity?
How is sensitivity different from discernment? Name another Bible character that illustrates this quality. |
Go Back To Character
Qualities Index
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