Jesus...
met them where they were
was compassionate
acted out of explicit moral context but was never condemning
spoke with Authority
invited choice
asked probing questions
affirmed faith responses
was scandalously inclusive
set limits and took care of himself
dealt with each person uniquely and individually
related in a manner that affirmed peoples value
was never coercive or manipulative
spoke in ordinary language
didn't minimize the cost of discipleship
dealt at the level of motivation, not just behavior
preferred dialogue over monologue
never allowed his own needs to get in the way of meeting the needs of others
invited engagement, not passive receptivity
gave HIMSELF, not just advice
accepted the trust people placed in him.
THIS is why I will forever be a student of this wonderful Soul Shepherd
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