Church Quote by S. Dilworth Young
“Anybody who cannot learn to hear by feeling will not go very far in church.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Listening in Faith, 1945
Learning to hear through feeling is essential for spiritual progress in church.
In simple terms: Feelings guide spiritual listening.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate empathetic listening.
Themes
faith
listening
emotion
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
religious
reflective
When to use this quote
- Worship
- personal prayer
- community fellowship
Key Concepts
Spiritual formation
embodied cognition
Questions to Reflect On
- How does feeling shape belief?
- What practices enhance spiritual listening?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on feeling may neglect doctrine.
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