In Others’ Words: Error

This quote by author George Saunders came from a college commencement speech he delivered at Syracuse University this past May. When I read Saunder’s speech, posted in the New York Times, I stumbled into this quote — and knew I’d be posting it on this blog.

Erring in the direction of kindness.

A beautiful thought, that.

At the time, I didn’t realize believers were debating the error of Saunder’s ways. Read about it if you want … this blog isn’t a forum for debates. It’s a place for conversation. You. Me. Talking about our lives. Our faith. Yes, even our doubts and struggles, because God’s in all that too.

But back to erring in the direction of kindness.

Why not err toward kindness?

Jesus did … when he told the woman caught in adultery “Neither do I condemn you” — and yes, I’m not forgetting that he also told her to stop sinning. (John 8:1-11)

Err toward kindness.

Jesus did … when he told a tax collector — of all people! — “I’d like to have dinner with you — at your house.” (Matthew 9:9-13)

Err toward kindness.

Jesus did … when, even in the very act of sacrificing his life for us on a rough-hewn wooden cross, he offered grace and mercy to a thief condemned to die on a cross next to him. (Luke 23:42-43)

In Your Words: When has someone’s kindness reflected God to you?  

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