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Relationships: Missing the Mark - The Very Reverend Andria Skornik
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The story of Joseph and his brothers as found in Genesis underscores the fact that poor communication, missed opportunities for understanding, and avoiding conflict were as common then as they are today. How could a relationship among family get so bad that thinking of killing became a reasonable idea? Perhaps it is that in asking the difficult honest questions and preparing for the inevitable honest answers we are all put in a vulnerable place, and we avoid it at too great a cost. In Matthew's gospel, Jesus gives good practical advice when we deal with difficult relationships, singly and with the help of others. His final advice is to treat everyone with love, as He loves us. And as He has promised, where we are He will be also. The Scripture references are Genesis 37:1-11, Psalm 119:33-38, and Romans 13:8-14. The Gospel reference is Matthew 18:15-20.
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