enmity

An enmity was created.

He thought it was done to him out of spite. He thought the other was intentionally trying to hurt him.  But, the other person just thought they were doing their job.  They did not realize the hurt that was being delivered.

And so in response to one hurt, one misunderstood hurt, a lifetime of retaliation was unleashed.  One being surprised by the other at random times with strange looks, odd words and various forms of rejection.  They gathered their friends together and encouraged them to mount up in attack against the foe.  A lifetime of warfare ensued.

All of this was completely unnecessary.

How many times in our lives have we taken offense when no offense was intended?  How often have we let our pride get in the way instead of looking for a milder response?  Give the person that hurt you a little slack.  Maybe they are simply reacting to your reaction to them.

It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.