During shepherding visits, an elder allows his brothers and sisters to express themselves while he listens attentively.
(‏ يع ١ :‏ ١٩‏ )‏ تُعَبِّرُ إِحْدَى ٱلْأَخَوَاتِ قَائِلَةً :‏ « مِنَ ٱلْمُشَجِّعِ جِدًّا أَنْ يُصْغِيَ ٱلشَّيْخُ إِلَى كُلِّ كَلِمَةٍ أَقُولُهَا » .‏ —‏ لو ٨ :‏ ١٨‏ .‏