Thoughts on Christ and His Word

In Matthew 5:25 Jesus said "settle matters quickly." Jesus begins this portion of the Sermon on the Mount by stating the law against murder. But then turns to deal with the underlying causes of murder - anger. Anger can lead to serious name-calling with negative consequences and/or an accuser taking you to court. So, for your own good, reconcile quickly with a person who is angry at you, so as to avoid the possible consequences of allowing a person to remain angry and bitter which increases the chances of negative consequences. Plus working towards clear relationships is the most Godly and loving way to live. Romans 12:18 & Hebrews 12:14.

Everyone knows that Solomon was the wisest man who ever walked the Earth. In the classic story of the two prostitutes bringing a live baby and arguing over whose baby was alive and who's was dead, Solomon gives this order: 1Ki 3:24 Then the king said, "Bring me a sword." So they brought a sword for the king. 1Ki 3:25 He then gave an order: "Cut the living child in two and give half to one and half to the other." Solomon's wisdom was not seen in his final verdict. That was the easy part. His wisdom lay in that he knew that applying the right kind of pressure would make the real mother react with overwhelming Compassion or the fake mother to have mercy and reveal the truth. The first of these scenarios happened and the verdict was easy.