Jesus’ Law of Liberty

The Light of the World

John 8:12

Communication is a fascinating study. I don’t mean in the academic sense, although I am sure that the statement would stand, I mean in terms of personal experience. How often do you find yourself saying one thing and then discovering that the person you spoke with heard you say something else? For example, if I said, Did you hear that Ohtani signed with the Angels? The Dodger fans in the room might think that I am mocking their team when really, I am only disappointed that my team, the Giants, didn’t get him. (Giants fans, by the way never thought that it would happen for them)

Another example might be the husband who thanks his wife for getting ready on time so that they can leave for church. Then, the wife replies angrily, “I’m tired of you always blaming me for being late. Half of the time when I am late, I still have to wait on you.” By the time the old argument had died down, they were late again. He meant to give an encouraging word but his wife heard him blaming her for what she saw as a shared problem.

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