Monday's thoughts
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2008
This Sunday I want to address the theme: "Have you ever thought something was true only to find out later it wasn't?" I will be looking at scriptures in Proverbs 20:5-7 and Matthew 7:21-23.
I think there are a couple of answers to the posed question. First, we often do not question what we see or hear, thus we trust in the information, and ultimately in the goodness of humanity. This can lead to a person having hurt feelings and ultimately declaring, "I'll never trust that person again, or..."
Secondly, many of us have a tendency to judge a person or situation too quickly. This is at the other extreme in answering the question. In our judging we might miss the truth of an event, or the essence of another human being. This is why I don't like the concept, "I know in the first 30 seconds whether I will hire that person or like that person, or...."
I want to explore these two ideas as to why some things or people seem to be true, only to find out later the truth lies somewhere else. Believe it or not, I think this will lead us into a communion experience. And, yes, you will hear a word or two about that mysterious slippery elm.
I look forward to seeing you this Sunday.
David
