You Don’t Actually Know What’s Going on With Another Person

You may you think you know what’s going on with another person, but you probably don’t. You may think, “He’s just a narcissist.” But, in all likelihood, you have no clue whether or not that person is a narcissist.

You may think,”She’s just trying to manipulate me.” But, in all likelihood, you have no clue whether or not that person is trying to manipulate you. You may think, “He’s just looking for a hand out.” But, again, you don’t really know that. He might be more desperate than you’ve ever been.

When other people start to bother us, we tend to assume the worst.

What if you gut-checked your assumptions?

We’re always going to make assumptions. They will often be subconscious and difficult for us to control. But we may be able to learn how to respond in new and different ways.

Do you ever ask yourself, what if that isn’t true?

Do you ever ask yourself, what might be another interpretation of that person’s behavior?

It’s worth trying. You may very well find some grace for people you had previously written off.

And let us consider each other carefully for the purpose of sparking love and good deeds. 25 Don’t stop meeting together with other believers, which some people have gotten into the habit of doing. Instead, encourage each other, especially as you see the day drawing near.

Hebrews 10:24-25, CEB