In encouraging people to apply scripture, not just listen to it, I used to say, \u201cNo points for hearing only.\u201d One day, a fellow corrected me.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s not \u201cno points\u201d for hearing only, it\u2019s \u201cnegative points\u201d for hearing only.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n He\u2019s right. Jesus is clear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n So pay careful attention to your hearts as you hear my teaching, for to those who have open hearts, even more revelation will be given to them until it overflows. And for those who do not listen with open hearts, what little light they imagine to have will be taken away.\u201d (Luke 8.19, Passion Translation)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In encouraging people to apply scripture, not just listen to it, I used to say, \u201cNo points for hearing only.\u201d One day, a fellow corrected me.\u00a0 It\u2019s not \u201cno points\u201d for hearing only, it\u2019s \u201cnegative points\u201d for hearing only. He\u2019s right. Jesus is clear: So pay careful attention to your hearts as you hear my … Continue reading Negative Points<\/span>