A New Perspective/A New Commandment [Proper 18A - Matthew 18:15-20 & Romans 13:8-14]
The Rt. Rev. Jeremiah Williamson Matthew 18:15-20 & Romans 13:8-14 A New Perspective/A New Commandment St. Sacrement, Bolton Landing The pants were navy blue. I was almost definitely sure of that. I think. And so I was confused about my wife’s outfit – an outfit seemingly coordinated around black pants, which she was almost definitely not wearing. Except that she was wearing black pants – and she was almost definitely sure of that. But I could not see it. We simply could not agree on the color of those pants. They were navy blue, for sure – unless they were black. Of course, in the grand scheme of things, it was no big deal. She’s allowed to clash if she wants to. But, it was further proof that people see the same things differently. It happens all the time – in big and small ways. This morning, these pews are filled with people who see and experience the worl...