Has anyone ever made an assumption about you, and it was wrong? This person sees you in a certain way, but it is unflattering and wrong. An assumption is a belief accepted as true without proof, a statement used as the basis for an argument. This argument is portrayed as a truth, accepted as a truth, but it is not true by any means. Have you ever made an assumption about another person, and you were wrong? Scripture tells us in Proverbs 18:2 reads, “A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.” 1 John 4:1 says, “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.” The dangers of making assumptions include miscommunication, strained relationships, and false information. So why do we make assumptions? Why do we want to believe the misinformation in others? Why? What are we getting out of assuming the worst, instead of trying to find out what is the truth? Here is a thought, when we resist assumptions, we create a space for honesty and trust. It is something to think about. God Bless. Amen.