And on that same theme...

Many people are looking for an ear that will listen. They do not find it among Christians, because these Christians are talking where they should be listening. But one who can no longer listen to their brother or sister will soon be no longer listening to God, either; they will be doing nothing but prattle in the presence of God, too. This is the beginning of the death of the spiritual life, and in the end there will be nothing left but spiritual chatter and clerical condescension arrayed in pious words ... never really speaking to others.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together