p. 670 | Not Understood

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Nov 5, 1885

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 11, No. 42.

Not Understood.

WHAT thoughtful man is there who is not often conscious of the fact that he is not understood by others, and that his motives and the principles that govern his conduct are not properly appreciated? In consequence of this, he feels that their bearing towards him is different from what it should be. But how few persons permit themselves to think that the same is true of others, that they are not properly understood and appreciated, and, as a consequence, are not treated as they deserve! What is true of us in this respect is equally true of others, and we should extend to them the treatment which we feel to be due to ourselves. Failing in this, we deprive ourselves and others of much happiness which otherwise might be enjoyed.—Methodist Recorder.