When I first moved to the Winder Ward, the Stake Relief Society President was visiting and gave a lesson on gossip. One of the stories she told was of a sister in a ward that had milk delivered to her home each morning. It was delivered after her husband and children left for their day. The Milkman would always go in to the sister's house each day and stay for a little while. This did not go unnoticed by the nosy neighbor across the street. That neighbor made several assumptions about what was going on. She assumed that the sister was having an affair, and the neighbor quickly told all the sisters at church and pretty soon the rumors were running rampant. After the Bishop heard of this, he met with the sister in question and found that the milkman was her Father. His wife had recently passed away, so his daughter would prepare him breakfast each morning and have it ready for him when he delivered the milk. He would stay and eat and visit with his daughter. Imagine how the nosy neighbor felt after learning the truth~if only she could take those words back.
This is a great lesson that might need to be taught again in the Winder Ward. Sometimes when a man comes to church with a woman other than his wife, it's his sister that is in town visiting. Let's not be quick to assume and pass around wrong information, instead if we feel the need to make comments, be sure to find out the truth. Truth is Beautiful and Comforting! :) Happy Sunday everyone!
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What a great lesson/story. I agree that sometimes we can all listen to false info or "assume" things, but we are all taught to be seekers of truth. Also, in Athens, our Bishop told us that he'd heard concern over him spending time with a younger lady in the ward- so he quickly assured everyone- it was his little sister!! May we all follow the golden rule and do unto others and we'd have done unto us, and not participate in gossip. thanks for that:) Have a great week
Well said Cherie! I like that story and what it tells us about how others always seem to assume the worst. Wouldn't it be great if everyone only assumed the best about each other from the start instead of the worst! What a more "Zion" people we would be trying to become. Love ya.
So I guess people want to know why Brother Boxx is always hugging me. Hope all is going well!!
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