In what areas do I probably need to develop more sensitivity? - Sensitivity - TouchPoints

Deuteronomy 15:7“If there are any poor Israelites in your towns when you arrive in the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hard-hearted or tightfisted toward them.”

James 1:26-27If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless. Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.

We are called to always be sensitive and openhearted toward the needs of the poor and oppressed. The way we speak about and to others often reveals our level of sensitivity toward people in need.

Proverbs 27:14A loud and cheerful greeting early in the morning will be taken as a curse!

We should take special care to be sensitive to those we are around every day, including our neighbors, family members, and co-workers. When we take them for granted, it’s very easy to annoy them and damage these important relationships.

Proverbs 28:14Blessed are those who fear to do wrong, but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble.

In order to keep our consciences clear, we need to be sensitive to the dangers of sin and temptation.

Acts 13:2-3One day as these men were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Appoint Barnabas and Saul for the special work to which I have called them.” So after more fasting and prayer, the men laid their hands on them and sent them on their way.

Acts 16:6-10Next Paul and Silas traveled through the area of Phrygia and Galatia, because the Holy Spirit had prevented them from preaching the word in the province of Asia at that time. Then coming to the borders of Mysia, they headed north for the province of Bithynia, but again the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them to go there. . . . That night Paul had a vision: A man from Macedonia in northern Greece was standing there, pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us!” So we decided to leave for Macedonia at once, having concluded that God was calling us to preach the Good News there.

Sensitivity to the Holy Spirit will guide us through every situation in our lives.