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This passage was written by James, one of Jesus' twelve apostles and the leader of the early Christian community in Jerusalem. It's likely that James wrote this as a reflection on his own experiences as a leader and teacher within the early Church.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWhat lies beneath this quote is a profound tension between two seemingly contradictory ideas: wisdom must be \"pure\" (undefiled) yet also willing to \"yield to reason.\" This paradox suggests that true wisdom requires not only intellectual purity but also an openness to external perspectives and criticism. It's a subtle critique of the common tendency to conflate orthodoxy with infallibility.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider incorporating regular peer review or constructive feedback into your work process as a way to \"yield to reason\" and refine your ideas in light of others' perspectives. By embracing an openness to external critique, you can cultivate a more nuanced and informed approach to decision-making and problem-solving.",{"id":68,"quote_text":69,"author_id":5,"source_id":8,"has_image":70,"author":71,"source":72,"quote_tag":73,"commentary":111},7744,"As fathers, expressing our affection to our children is a must, regardless of their ages. Some may think we only do this for our young children, but the fact is everyone, no matter the age, longs for his or her father's sense of assurance. As grown-ups, we too, desire our fathers to put their arms around us sometimes and say, \"It's okay, son\" or \"You are doing good, daughter.\" Many fathers have neglected this fundamental act of love.",false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[74,79,82,87,92,95,100,103,108],{"id":75,"tag":76},54663,{"id":77,"tag_name":78},16,"fulfillment",{"id":80,"tag":81},54666,{"id":34,"tag_name":35},{"id":83,"tag":84},54670,{"id":85,"tag_name":86},38,"success",{"id":88,"tag":89},54667,{"id":90,"tag_name":91},99,"parenting",{"id":93,"tag":94},54687,{"id":44,"tag_name":45},{"id":96,"tag":97},54665,{"id":98,"tag_name":99},374,"knowledge",{"id":101,"tag":102},54686,{"id":54,"tag_name":55},{"id":104,"tag":105},54669,{"id":106,"tag_name":107},2945,"soul",{"id":109,"tag":110},54664,{"id":64,"tag_name":65},"**The Backstory**\n\nThis poignant reflection on the importance of fatherly affection is attributed to David Yonggi Cho, a Korean pastor and theologian who founded the Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul. As we delve into this quote, it's essential to consider the context of his life and ministry during the tumultuous years following World War II, when traditional family structures were being disrupted by rapid modernization and social change. During this period, Cho was deeply concerned with rebuilding families and communities through a message of love, redemption, and healing.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nWhat stands out in this quote is the counter-intuitive idea that our desire for parental affection does not diminish as we grow older. In fact, it is often more pronounced in adulthood because it is rooted in an unmet need from childhood, which persists into adulthood. This tension between the assumption that children are the only ones who crave parental love and the reality that adults also yearn for this assurance reveals a deeper human vulnerability.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, adopt a growth-oriented perspective by acknowledging your own deep-seated needs for reassurance and validation from authority figures. This recognition will allow you to cultivate self-compassion and approach relationships with others as opportunities for mutual growth, rather than trying to suppress or hide your vulnerabilities.",{"currentPage":113,"totalPages":113,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":114},1,10]