That Solomon was the wisest man that ever lived would be demonstrated in part by the way he handled a case involving two women who fought for a living child (1 Kings 3:16-27.)
Do help us understand what a challenge it was for Solomon, think about the following scenarios!
1.Parents are daily called upon to settle disputes between their children.
2.Teachers are called upon daily to settle disputes between students.
3.You and I are called upon from time to time to settle misunderstanding between friends.
4.Pastors are called upon from time to time to help settle misunderstanding between parents/children, member/member, or spouses.
Whenever any of the above takes place, one will of course take time, listen to the complaints, and advise as you understand issues!
If you talk to any of those who have been involved in any case, they will tell you about the same thing!
1.This has always been a no win case!
2.Each of those involved claims to be innocent!
3.Your conclusion will make one happy and the other one very angry!
4.In the end, you will no doubt loose friends!
And so the big question is “In view of the fact that you will no doubt make one of the concerned annoyed,is it not fair to avoid listening to any case at all?”
In a way, that seems to be about the only wise conclusion! However, should you find it absolutely necessary to listen and help, give your honest opinion and leave the rest to God!
Do you see my point?
Just a thought!
Pr Birai
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www.themaranathasdachurch.org
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Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:42:32 -0700 (PDT)
From: Absalom Birai
Subject: Re: Settling disputes!
Who are the beneficiaries of this “Government of National Unity” other than the the President, the Prime Minister, the slick willies who forced them to talk to one another and calm the poor Kenyans who voted for them and elites now struggling to hoodwink wanainchii to vote for them again in 2012.
These people are self serving and do not give sh..t that over 1000 poor Kenyans lost their lives , over 350,000 of them were displaces and millions shillings property damage was borne by countless.
They are busy on their self serving endevours trying to hatch tribal distablisation plots and are not concentrating on the interests of people they expect to vote for them in 2012. To them, the poor Kenyans and the horrendous difficulties facing them are merely tools to be used to fight their opponents and win. As long as foreign aids is pouring to help them rule Kenyans with iron fists, all is well.
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