Friday! Proverbs!
To cast lots
puts an end to quarrels
And decides between powerful contenders.
Proverbs 18:18 AMP
What?
Just end arguments by flipping a coin?
Casting lots invites God into the decision. The first time this is done is Lev 16:8, and choosing which goat is sacrificed, and which goat is sent out into the desert. Roughly equal outcomes.

Who are the powerful contenders?
Individuals?
Groups? Gangs? Churches?
Nations?
It seems that they're both powerful, roughly equal

And quarrelling?
This word for quarrelling here is only used about arguments between husband and wife - two powerful contenders!

Let's try this:
Two strong people having an argument.
Let's flip a coin to resolve it.

This makes me think about the problem and my fight in a new light.
Is the outcome important?
Am I going to submit to how the coin falls?
If the outcome is equal, then why are we even arguing?
If the outcome is really important, casting lots invites God in. What does He have to say? Maybe I need to search for His heart on the issue.
Or is this really just about me winning? I've even forgotten why we're fighting!
This proverb helps us find what's really important, and find a better way forward.
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