Listen to Him

Matthew 17:5

when will we listen?

1. when the speaker is someone we RESPECT
- has to do with WHO is speaking
- the position of the speaker matters
- our regard for the position of the speaker matters
- where does their credibility come from?

2. when they have something WORTH listening to
- do we believe they have something to say
- do we care about the content of their message:
*God Exists > Judgment > Salvation > Purpose

3. when we understand our need to LEARN
- properly viewing ourselves
- excited about the future