To error is human....

Old "sayings" are worth memorizing, pondering and passing on to others. They often contain the wisdom of the ages.

"To error is human, to forgive is Divine."

Think about this. We can't go through life without making errors. But if we just slow down a bit we can often make our errors in the right direction. Let me explain.

I can make the error of doubting that God will make good on His promises or on the other hand, I can be presumptious, presuming that God will do something He never promised He would do. Both are errors and since "to error is human, I would rather make an error on the side of presumption, expecting God to do more than He promised rather than doubt Him.

Another addage: "It's better to error on the side of caution." When the "red flags" begin to wave, slow down. I have learned, all too often by bitter experience, that when I see a "red flag" (an inner prompting to be careful) I proceed at my own risk and to my own detriment.