Two Sides To A Story. Part [10] 08/18/2025 (Morning thought)

1st Kings 3:25 And the king said, Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one, and half to the other.

1st Kings 3:26 Then spoke the woman, whose the living child was unto the king, for her bowels yearned upon her son, and she said, O my lord, give her the living child, and in no wise slay it. But the other said, let it be neither mine nor thine, but divide it….. It’s very rare where you hear persons say it was my fault. Especially is this the case when grave matters between spouses may get blown out into the public square.

One spouse might present their side of the story, with bias, so as to make the other the villain. The other spouse, on the other hand, feeling that the entire truth was not spoken in the matter, might get defensive and may make self-justification efforts to clear his or her name. Now, while it is true that we are all struggling to do that which is right, and pleasing in God’s sight, the fact is that there will be instances in our experience when for some reason or another, issues will bubble up to the surface.

Those who are tasked with listening and giving their two cents in these matters should, like Solomon be in tune with God, so that their conclusions, and the determinations emanating from their lips will bear the stamp of God’s approval…. 27 Then the king answered and said, Give her the living child, and in no wise slay it: she is the mother thereof.

1st Kings 3:28 And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!

Two Sides To A Story. Part [9] 08/18/2025 (Evening thought)

1st Kings 3:23 Then said the king, The one saith, this is my son that lives, and thy son is the dead: and the other saith, no; but thy son is the dead, and my son is the living.

[3] Solomon listened attentively to both sides of the story, as we also should do whenever we encounter a similar situation. Solomon listened attentively, and patiently to the two sides of the story, as the two women went back and forth over the issue. He did not let his emotions drive him to hasty conclusions after hearing the first side. He waited respectfully for the two parties to present their case, before he said a single word.

This methodology is born of God, for it gives both the accused and the accuser a fair chance to make their case, as we should do when we find ourselves in similar situations. It has been observed over the centuries that women will generally tend to listen favorably to women and men favorably to men, when issues arise. This often results in a sinner and a saint being on the menu, as male and female biases are sometimes permitted to taint the narrative.

Therefore, the Christian is strongly advised to listen in with one male ear, and one female ear so that the tales, stories, and accusations could be heard in an objective manner, not being influenced by personal feelings, emotions, preconceived opinions or biases. This will then open the way for impartial judgments and conclusions to be reached, which would tend to be in line with scriptural ideals and if these ordained methods were to be employed pervasively, what a huge difference would be made in some verdicts.

1st Kings 3:24 And the king said, Bring me a sword. And they brought a sword before the king.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!