Pastor Tim Keller said ldquo Nobody ever learns who they are by being told They must be shown rdquo In a sense it is one application of the adage ldquo Actions speak louder than words rdquo Spouses show their mates that they are appreciated by listening to them and loving them Parents show their children they are valued by lovingly caring for them Coaches show athletes they have potential by investing in their development And on it goes By the same token a different kind of action can show people painful things that communicate much darker messages Of all the
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