LUMBATAN, XSYCLYN FAITH BELLO BS PSYCHOLOGY I

ENGLISH 17 - YD FEBRUARY 27, 2012

A CLOSED HAND CANNOT RECEIVE

A closed hand cannot receive; The phrase has a Biblical ring and a Biblical wisdom that applies profoundly to everyday human affairs. The man who will not share himself with his neighbors receives little friendship in return. The tight parental grip that holds children too closely, defeats its own purpose in the end. Its no accident, probably, that in many countries, the symbol of totalitarianism is the one that you cant shake hands with: a clenched fist. To be sower of seeds, a man must open his hand. He must do this, clearly, before he can reap. And the process doesnt stop there. To possess knowledge or wisdom, he must open his mind. If he wants to receive love, he must offer it and to do this, he will need an open heart. Look around and you will see the truth of these five words shining everywhere; A CLOSED HAND CANNOT RECEIVE, partly because it is shut, and nothing can get in. But mostly because, it has nothing to give.

LUMBATAN, XSYCLYN FAITH BELLO BS PSYCHOLOGY I A CLOSED HAND CANNOT RECEIVE

ENGLISH 17 - YD FEBRUARY 27, 2012

THESIS STATEMENT: A closed hand cannot receive but one must know when to hold on to something and when to share. Same thing with a clenched fist, it can never bridge relationship nor grow interaction in the society. One needs an open heart in order to give.

INTRODUCTION: A closed hand cannot receive; the phrase has a Biblical ring and a Biblical wisdom that applies profoundly to everyday human affairs. I. II. III. One must know when to hold and when to share. A clenched fist cannot bridge relationship. An open heart can give.

THE BODY: I. One must know when to hold and when to share. A. The man who will not share himself with his neighbors receives little friendship in return. B. There is a parental grip that holds children too closely, it defeats its own purpose in the end. II. A clenched fist cannot bridge relationship. A. Its no accident, probably, that in many countries, the symbol of totalitarianism is the one that you cant shake hands with: a clenched fist.

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An open heart can give. A. To be sower of seeds, a man must open his hand. He must do this, clearly, before he can reap. B. And the process doesnt stop there. To possess knowledge or wisdom, he must open his mind. C. If he wants to receive love, he must offer it and to do this, he will need an open heart.

CONCLUSION: One looks around and will see the truth of these five words shining everywhere: A CLOSED HAND CANNOT RECEIVE partly because it is shut and nothing can get in. but mostly because it has nothing to give. I. Everything has time; time to give, time to keep and time to wait. Situations must be handled and responded accordingly, every little decision could make a big difference. Be welcoming with the things that deserve to be accepted, bridging relationship starts by it. It is in giving that one receives. To give needs an open heart and to receive needs a welcoming grateful hand.

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