“And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.”
Consider carefully what you hear, he continued. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you — and even more — the principle of reciprocal measure is applied here not to judgment (as in Matthew 7:2) but to the reception of teaching. The quality and quantity of attention you bring to hearing determines the quality and quantity of understanding you receive. Consider carefully what you hear: the hearing requires active attention, critical engagement, the willingness to sit with the teaching until it opens. Even more — God is not stingy with understanding; those who bring full attention receive more than they bring. The principle encourages the disciples to invest maximum receptive effort.
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