MISUNDERSTANDINGS

MISUNDERSTANDINGS!

Prov 18:19

19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

           Misunderstandings happen – all too frequently. Our methods of communication have changed and the most modern technology does not adequately transmit the nuances of facial expression and vocal tone. Body language cannot be observed in a hastily typed LOL.

           It may be overly simplistic but the Bible tells us to avoid misunderstandings by loving one another. “Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another Rom 12:10. Understanding one another – even if we understand that we disagree – is easier if we love one another.

           Jesus said: “It is impossible but that offences will come” Luke 17:1 but when misunderstandings happen we are urged to deal with it quickly before it escalates. “Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison Matt 5:25.

Dear Lord, help me not to be offensive today – nor touchy! AMEN