The Game of Life
“Assumptions”
John 10:10

John 10:10

What robs us of the life that Jesus promised?
Lack of forgiveness
Greed

Understanding Assumptions
Being favorably inclined toward people
Giving people the benefit of the doubt
Having a kind spirit

1 Cor. 13:1-7

In other words, love…
Is always trying to protect the other person
Is always seeking to trust them
Is always hoping the best for them
Is always willing to persevere with them

Assumptions keep us from:
Connecting - we don't get to truth in our relationships
Committing - our relationships stays superficial
Compassion - we’re unable to empathize with others

Example #1 - Job’s Friends
Elephaz (Job 4:7-9)
Bildad (Job 8: 3-4)
Zophar (Job 11:11)

Example #2 - Jonathon and David (1 Sam. 18-19)

Cultivating a Kind Spirit
1.	Ask God to help you develop a kind spirit.
2.	Always consider a second, more favorable alternative.
3.	Force yourself to ask questions to fill in the gaps.
4.	Be quick to listen and slow to respond.
5.	Develop the character quality of humility.
6.	Practice random acts of kindness.
7.	Keep the Golden Rule in mind.