Check with the people who directly heard or saw it

Repeat what you heard from the last person who mentioned it

Trust the most confident voice and move on

Assume the answer without asking anyone involved

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit that I have sinned and followed my own way. I need your mercy and your truth. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I turn from my sin and trust you as my Lord. Teach me to hear your words and follow you faithfully. Amen.

Hear the Truth and Come to Jesus

Lord, revive your Church so we do not rush to speak before we listen. Make us humble enough to honor truth, wise enough to seek first-hand witness, and brave enough to point people to what is really true. Let our words be steady, honest, and faithful to you, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

A Church That Listens Well

Pray by naming one confusing issue, asking God to show you who actually knows the facts, and asking for the patience to listen before you answer.

Pray for the Right Source

Pray for discernment when stories are incomplete, for freedom from assuming the worst, and for the courage to seek direct testimony before you decide.

Clarity Instead of Rumor

Lord, when I want to answer too quickly or defend myself too soon, slow me down. Teach me to value direct truth, to listen carefully, and to welcome correction when it is needed, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Slow Me Down

Pray for people whose testimony is ignored, for honest words to be received with care, and for fairness whenever important facts are being weighed.

For Those Whose Voice Needs to Be Heard

τί{TEE###TEE###why} με{me###me###me} ⸂ἐρωτᾷς;{e-ro-TAS###eh-ro-TAHS###do you ask} ἐρώτησον⸃{e-RO-ti-son###eh-ROH-tee-sohn###ask} τοὺς{toos###toos###those} ἀκηκοότας{a-kee-ko-O-tas###ah-kee-koh-OH-tahs###who have heard} τί{TEE###TEE###what} ἐλάλησα{e-LA-lee-sa###eh-LA-lee-sah###I spoke} αὐτοῖς·{af-TEES###ahf-TEES###to them} ἴδε{I-DE###EE-deh###see} οὗτοι{HOO-tee###HOO-tee###these} οἴδασιν{EE-da-seen###EE-dah-seen###know} ἃ{HA###HAH###what} εἶπον{EE-pon###EE-pohn###(I) said} ἐγώ.{e-GO###eh-GOH###I}

John 18:21 — FormalTAB

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