Hanabusa, who says she is probably the only member of Congress who has had a relative killed in the atomic bombing, believes an apology in words is not necessary between the United States and Japan since actions speak louder.“When you speak you can sometimes say things that can add fuel to the fire or underestimate a game- we’re not going to underestimate it.” – London News Online “Going into games it is about action rather than words,” he said.But he didn’t do anything for my birthday, and he still doesn’t want to meet my parents.Ĭlaire: Careful, actions speak louder than words. Samantha: He tells me he loves me every day.
The recipient of these words is often warned to pay attention to the actions of his or her partner to find the truth of how he or she feel.
It is also a common piece of warning in modern relationships when someone’s partner consistently says that he loves her but doesn’t back it up with his actions.
In the modern day, this phrase is used to get people’s actions to line up with their words.įor example, consider this dialogue between a father and his child,Ĭhild: Dad, I promise I’ll be on time for dinner, and I’ll do my homework as soon as I get it.įather: Well, that sounds great, but actions speak louder than words. forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us .Example of Actions Speak Louder than Words If we are generous with others, others will be generous with us. We should be kind and forgiving, not harsh and judgmental. We should not be so busy criticizing others that we fail to see our own faults. Jesus’ teaching was often directed at abuses he saw in his society.ġ1 Points to take away from “Judging Others” Most of Jesus’ teaching was intended as practical tips for improving oneself and the community. What makes people so blind to their own faults? How common a problem do you think this kind of judgment is?ġ0 Synthesis/Summary Many of Jesus’ most important teachings come from his reinterpreting and expanding ideas that were common in his time. Gossiper’s complaining about Gossip Targeting Pharisees who criticize violators of the lawĩ Discussion: Judging What makes people so quick to judge others? 6:39-42 people more concerned with others’ faults while ignoring their own Ex. Hypocrisy – claiming or demanding a virtuous character that one does not have Lk. 6:37-42 What behavior is Jesus critiquing in this passage? Which group might he be targeting?Ĩ Judge Not… Jesus is often critical of hypocrisy/hypocrites What are the advantages and disadvantages of living this way?ħ Judge Not… Lk. Who, in your own life, comes closest to exemplifying this “rule”? How would you describe them? How do others view them? 3. Imagine if everyone tried to abide by this rule. You can tell someone you love him or her as many times as you want, but. “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” –Luke 6:31Ĭlass Questions 1. People say things and make promises they have no intention of keeping on a daily basis. 6:27-36 What is “the Golden Rule?” What quality does Jesus think should set his followers apart from others? How could someone's actions speak louder than words in this scenario? Everybody is very sympathetic, and so sorry that it happened. A student at NDCR breaks her foot and is in a cast. How could the teachers actions speak louder than words in this scenario?ģ Think- Pair-Share 2. 1 Respond to this quote: “Actions speak louder than words?”Īgree, or disagree? Why, or why not? Give an example to support your response.Ģ Think- Pair-Share A teacher at NDCR tells your class that cell phones are not to be used during class.
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