Jumping To Conclusions

Jumping To Conclusions

One of the worst things I do is jump to conclusions before I have heard the entire story. What makes it bad is when I’m wrong and have to adjust my thinking or apologize for my assumption. The wise thing to do is wait until I’ve heard the entire story. 

This is what I thought about as I read Acts 11. The believers jumped to a conclusion with Peter before they knew why he did what he had done. In the end, they had to adjust their thinking AFTER they heard the whole story. 

Do you have the same problem I have of jumping to conclusions? If so, join me in practicing the art of “holding my tongue.” I’ve heard it’s not easy, but it makes for fewer talking missteps.😏 Here’s today’s Bible verse. Enjoy. 

Acts 11:1-3; 18

The apostles and the believers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. 2 So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him 3 and said, “You went into the house of uncircumcised men and ate with them.”

18 When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God, saying, “So then, even to Gentiles God has granted repentance that leads to life.”

Today’s Reading:

Acts 11