What Lens Forms Your Worldview?

A young man sat down in a crowded train station with a cup of coffee, a packet of bite-sized cookies, and a newspaper. While scanning his paper, an older man sat opposite him at the same table.

Moments later, the stranger leaned over, ripped open the packet of cookies, and popped one in his mouth. Confused and disturbed by the older man’s actions, the young man set his newspaper on the table and staked his claim on his cookies by reaching into the open packet and grabbing one for himself.

Within seconds, the stranger countered, taking another cookie from the package. The young man repeated his previous actions to send a clear message, “stay away from my snack!” But to his dismay, the stranger reached for yet another cookie.

The men went back and forth until all the cookies were gone. Suddenly, the stranger stood up, looked at the young man oddly, and walked away.

Relieved that the encounter was over, the young man rose to board his train. But when he grabbed his newspaper from off the table, he discovered his package of cookies lying there unopened.

I share this true and humorous story because it illustrates how our beliefs can be dead wrong despite convincing ourselves we are right.

As believers, we must always cling to the unchanging truths of God’s Word, anchoring our beliefs and basing our worldview on what He says—not what we think, assume, or imagine is true. Otherwise, we can be misled into believing lies.

What lens or “stolen cookies” impact or distort your worldview? Comment below.