Ezekiel 43-44, 1 Peter 2, Proverbs 18:17-24
Proverbs 18:17 (ESV)
“The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.”
In Proverbs 18:17, Solomon advises believers on how to treat information that comes to us initially. In a dispute or debate, the first person to present their case often seems right—at least until the other side is heard and all parties are cross-examined. Hearing multiple perspectives and testing each claim leads to a fair and accurate judgment.
These verses feel especially important in our age of social media. Information spreads quickly, and as Solomon reminds us, believers need discernment. We cannot accept everything we read online as true. Instead, we must gather all the information before reaching a conclusion. We need to understand the context of what we read and consider other perspectives before accepting something as truth. And if the information involves moral or spiritual claims, believers must run it through a biblical lens to determine whether it aligns with the Lord’s teachings.
I love watching live debates and then listening to the different opinions afterward. People often have wildly different takeaways, and it makes me wonder if we even watched the same event. One of the most important lessons I learned in college was never to rely on secondhand information—always read the original source. Verifying what you hear or read is exactly what Solomon instructs us to do in this verse. When believers follow the Lord’s principles of fairness and careful judgment, they grow in discernment and gain the ability to recognize truth in all things.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to place your faith in Jesus Christ, who gives wisdom and discernment to judge all things with fairness and justice—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him, speak to Him through the following prayer, and express your trust in Him. Share your desire to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you wherever you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen. If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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