Judges Without Knowledge

I was waiting in line at school when the traffic moved forward. As I took my foot off the brake, a man in a big SUV rolled right in front of me and cut me off. I would like to say that it didn’t bother me, but it did.

Rich people with their big cars think they can do whatever they want. They don’t think the rules apply to them. They don’t need to wait their turn—typical for rich people. These thoughts and more were the assumptions that I made as to why this car cut me off.

The longer I sat, the more I wanted to talk to this person, who clearly did not have common courtesy.

I slowly pulled up beside the dark SUV. In the driver's seat, a man smiled and laughed with the passengers. They thought it was funny, I thought. I beeped my horn, and the man looked over and rolled down his window.

Why would you do that I asked?

Well, I am a grandpa, and I was asked to pick up my grandkids today. I have not done the pickup line before. I didn’t know this was the line, and when I realized it, I got embarrassed and jumped into the next spot I could. If you want to go back in front of me, feel free.

We make assumptions about people every day. Without communication, we assign motives, and without understanding, we render judgment.

Bless You
Pastor