Ever wonder how a popular evangelist or other public figure can so passionately convince you of a particular point of view and then at the end of the show have a disclaimer that casts doubt on all of the preceding message? I find it hilarious at times the lengths organizations will go through to limit their legal liabilities. The message and messenger come off so strong and resilient but in the end, the disclaimer will put them both in their place. "The preceding message is only the opinion of the author and not necessarily the opinion of (fill in here)." In other words, the organization sponsoring the event will hold you or anyone else at arms length like a dirty cleaning cloth when it comes to your reputation in their eyes. Here's one from a financial column recommended by non other than Bill Gates on his Twitter feed;
"Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed." Well then, if it's not guaranteed, it could be spoiled! I had better not feed it to even my pets let alone my loved ones!
I suppose there is some good to be found in all this ironic behavior in the corporate world.
Humility
Apart from God's Word, there are no guarantees. God needs no disclaimers, ever. Disclaimers, although only really used as a protective measure from lawsuits, point to man's fallibility. Even the most highly respected, learned and reliable among us needs a disclaimer, we're only human.
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