https://ricefamilyministries.com/tags/lots/ Recent content in Lots on Rice Family Ministries Hugo en Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://ricefamilyministries.com/docs/bible_outlines/proverbs/20200408-proverbs18v17/ Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://ricefamilyministries.com/docs/bible_outlines/proverbs/20200408-proverbs18v17/ <p>April 8, 2020</p> <p>Proverbs 18:17</p> <p>Introduction</p> <h2 id="diligence-pro-1817"> I. <strong>Diligence</strong> (Pro 18:17) <a class="anchor" href="#diligence-pro-1817">#</a> </h2> <p>Prov. 18:17 ¶ He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.</p> <h3 id="first-report"> A. First report <a class="anchor" href="#first-report">#</a> </h3> <h4 id="1-two-siblings-the-first-one-that-can-get-to-the-parent-and-give-a-report-will-spin-it-to-make-sure-they-appear-right"> 1. Two siblings&hellip; the first one that can get to the parent, and give a report&hellip; will spin it to make sure they appear right <a class="anchor" href="#1-two-siblings-the-first-one-that-can-get-to-the-parent-and-give-a-report-will-spin-it-to-make-sure-they-appear-right">#</a> </h4> <h4 id="2-if-you-only-listen-to-one-side-of-the-story-you-will-likely-side-with-that-person"> 2. If you only listen to one side of the story&hellip; you will likely side with that person. <a class="anchor" href="#2-if-you-only-listen-to-one-side-of-the-story-you-will-likely-side-with-that-person">#</a> </h4> <ul> <li>There are always those who are more than willing to run around and give their story so others will feel bad for them.</li> <li>There is always another side to the story, if you only take the one side, you will not know the full truth.</li> <li>Vs 13 &ndash; He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.</li> </ul> <h3 id="two-ears"> B. Two ears <a class="anchor" href="#two-ears">#</a> </h3> <ul> <li>We should always be careful to look for both sides.</li> <li>Justice resides somewhere in the middle of both stories.</li> </ul> <h2 id="casting-lots-proverbs-1818"> II. Casting lots (Proverbs 18:18) <a class="anchor" href="#casting-lots-proverbs-1818">#</a> </h2> <p>Prov. 18:18 ¶ The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.</p>