Receptiveness

An openness to people and ideas which needs to be tempered by discernment. It is an attitude which God desires and which he shows to all who call to him.

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Receptiveness as a human quality It is characterised by an open attitude Mt 13:16–17 See also Pr 18:15; Pr 20:12 It is an aspect of love Jn 19:26–27 See also Ru 4:3–5; Ru 4:13; Mt 18:5; Mt 25:35; Ac 2:44–45; Ac 4:32; 1 Co 13:6–7; Ga 4:14 Thoughtful receptiveness requires discernment 1 Jn 4:1 See also…