Mistakes

[343 words] The dictionary defines the word “mistake” this way: “a misunderstanding of the the meaning or implication of something; a wrong action or statement proceeding from faulty judgment or inadequate knowledge.” Most of us would admit that we know plenty about mistakes, without having to consult a dictionary, because of personal experience. We know that mistakes can be of various kinds. Ever call someone by the wrong name? Ever make a mistake in your checkbook? Ever pick up something you thought wasn’t hot, but was? The New Testament provides examples of mistakes. One of them is related to an insincere question posed by the Sadducees (Mark 12:18-27). Twice, in vs. 24 and 27, Jesus let them know they were mistaken. Acts 19 tells us about the mistake of Apollos, due to inadequate knowledge (25). Aquila and Priscilla did not question his sincerity. They kindly “…explained to him the way…