Are We Interpreting God Correctly?

I recently discovered Alabaster Box and Cross-Eyed (both blogs by the same author) and really find the content to be helpful and insightful. I enjoyed this recent post on Alabaster Box, Sending the Correct Message:

I was recently listening to a man who was preaching overseas to a large crowd using an interpreter. While he was speaking, the thought crossed his mind that the interpreter could (at any time) interpret his sermon incorrectly or misrepresent what he was trying to say. Although this thought was uncomfortable he continued on in faith and the crowd was blessed by his sermon.

Just like this preacher, God is speaking a message to the lost world through us. “We are ambassadors for Christ, as though God was making an appeal through us.” (2 Cor. 5:20) But are we interpreting God’s message correctly? Are we accurately representing His truth, grace, and character to others? Are our lives an appeal from God to a desperate world?

Read the rest of the article here; it includes some really helpful practical applications.