Insensitivity

Some people have an "inner thickness." I'm referring to insensitivity . . . being unaware, out of touch, lacking in insight, failing to pay attention.  The original term means "thick, dull, sluggish." It's the picture of mental dullness, one who is virtually blind toward others . . . failing to feel others' feelings, think others' thoughts, sense others' needs. Professional insensitivity is painfully common. Political “heroes” champion this to prove one group is superior to the other. 

And how about insensitive teachers or speakers? Talk about painful! A huge load of information dumped into your ears from their mouths. Whether it's interesting or well thought through is unimportant. The whole episode is about as memorable as changing a flat tyre.

 

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And have you come across an insensitive salesperson? You can feel the thickness. Your exasperation leads to gross impatience . . . and then, finally, confusion. You're not sure if the individual understands only Greek . . . or is recovering from advanced lockjaw.

 

Perhaps the most tragic shades of insensitivity occur in the home. Between spouses, to begin with. Needs in the heart of a wife long to be discovered by her husband. She hides them until an appropriate moment . . . but it never arrives. He's "too busy." "Other things are more important." Oh, really? Name one.

 

A husband wrestles with a matter down deep . . . in the "combat zone" of his mind. Lacking perception, the preoccupied wife drives on—never pausing, never looking into his eyes, his soul-gate, reading the signs that spell

 

I A-M H-U-R-T-I-N-G.

 

Insensitivity is painful. It's damaging to our relationships, and it grieves our God. To be thick is understandable. To be thick and tired of it is commendable. To be thick and tired of it but unwilling to change—is inexcusable.

 

Reference:

Insensitivity, Part One, Pastor Chuck Swindoll