Discord is often accompanied by a complaint that one party
doesn't understand the other. And we do
try to understand each other, but do we do it wisely? We struggle to figure out in our minds the
other person’s point of view, their motive and reasoning, so that we can reach
some accord. And as difficult as that
is, it isn't enough for harmony. How else
than through the mind can we understand each other? Abinadi told the priests of Noah, “Ye have
not applied your hearts to understanding; therefore ye have not been
wise.” Perhaps as soon as contention is
recognized, it is wise to step back, put the mind on hold and allow the heart
to understand first. When the heart
understands what’s really important, the mind can more easily follow, and so
can peace.
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