We learn two things from 1 John 3:4-18. First, no one who calls
themselves a child of God abides in sin. Second, the fruit of being a
child of God will manifest itself in love for one another.
Thom Rainer says that the #4 thing on his
list that distracts a preacher is people
yawning.He says, "So
I worked on this sermon 15 hours and this guy can't stop yawning. Maybe he was
up all night, but I would rather him stay home and sleep." I agree that it
is insulting to yawn in someone’s face. I challenge my students in this regard
constantly, because the body-language of yawning screams, “You are boring me!”
I go on to teach them that they do not have to yawn, especially when in the
presence of company because there is actually a trick to stop it. When the yawn
(or sneeze for that matter) begins to come, just place your index finger under
your nose, push down and up until it feels a little uncomfortable. It will stop
a yawn or a sneeze in its tracks. It will also encourage your preacher to keep
going!
Here an interesting interview with John Wayne in regards to his views on liberalism. I must caution you that he uses some strong language so don't get offended.
Whoever commits adultery with a woman lacks understanding; He who does so destroys his own soul. Wounds and dishonor he will get, And his reproach will not be wiped away. - Proverbs 6:32-33