Making ourselves vulnerable is dangerous. It’s dangerous because many of us have theological lenses that prohibit us from seeing those who are emotionally overwhelmed as deserving compassion. Too often we see their anxiety, depression, or anger as guilty until proven innocent. They don’t deserve our compassion or even our curiosity. And this prevents us from really listening well.
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Matthew LaPine
Dr. Matthew LaPine (PhD Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is Director of Equipping at CityLight Church in Omaha, NE. Follow him on Twitter at @matthewalapine.
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