Not Judge Judy
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The first to speak in court sounds right—
until the cross-examination begins.
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Flipping a coin can end arguments;
it settles disputes between powerful opponents.
Verse 17
A judge must listen to both opposing sides. Everyone believes the first person to speak. The lawyers must ask hard questions. Then they will discover whether this person’s words are true.
We should not believe everyone who speaks about God. The speaker might seem right. But we must ask questions, to discover whether the speaker really believes the Bible.
In a nutshell. It reminds us that we often suffer from tunnel vision. We might think we've thoroughly considered something, but a fresh perspective can reveal important details we missed.
Verse 18
If strong men oppose each other, then they might want to fight. The argument could cause great pain and trouble. This problem seems impossible to solve.
However, a very simple solution might be possible. The two men might settle their argument by Drawing straws or flipping a coin.
People in the Bible often used lots to make decisions. They trusted God to make the decision when they used lots. God is wiser than any human judge is. So the people respected God’s decision and settled their arguments. See Proverbs 16:33.
We do not need to do that, flipping a coin, because God has given his Holy Spirit to us. The Holy Spirit will guide us to make the right decisions.
Let me ask you: In football, how else could you fairly decide which team kicks off without flipping a coin?
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