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Interpretation Breakdown
by PamFord Davis We do not need to speak a foreign language to have a communication breakdown! Often we carry on conversations with those close to us and the message does not hit the target! We know exactly what we mean; they are equally convinced they understand. The lines get crossed and we have a communication breakdown! It seems that we currently have a breakdown in interpretation of issues relevant to all. It is not a new problem, just one we need to be on our guard to avoid! " Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness; who substitute bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter (Isaiah 5:20 NAS)." We must be very careful that we are not deceiving ourselves or misleading others. We have heard of tragic cases where some one grabs a wrong container, thinking it may be a medication, they take poison instead! A small child would easily distinguish bitter for sweet; feed baby spinach and they make faces at you. Spoon feed chocolate pudding; and be ready to keep that spoon coming! I want childlike faith that trusts the one feeding me; and I can always be sure the Lord offers me good, not evil! Published articles in Mature Living Magazine, Devotions for the Deaf, The Secret Place, Coosa Journal, Mary Hollingsworth's The One Year Devotional of Joy and Laughter, Jo Krueger's Every Day in God's Word. http://www.pamforddavis.com http://www.faithwriters.com/member-profile.php? Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com |