Proverbs 16:33

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The Hebrew states “the lot is cast into the lap but from the LORD (Yahweh) is it’s every decision.”

Lots were similar to dice and were used to determine decisions when there wasn’t a clear cut answer.  (Remember the story of Jonah, also dividing  of the land of Israel, and replacement for Judas.) Modern folks would call it chance.  What this verse identifies is that instead of chance or  luck, it is God who determines the outcome.  In other words there is no such thing as chance or luck.  We would be best to remove such language from our vocabulary and learn that all things are under the ultimate control of our Awesome and Powerful God!  The reason for removing from your vocabulary is because we think using words.  Change the words and you change your thoughts.  That’s another reason it’s important to read and study the Word of God so we can get a spiritual vocabulary and begin to train our minds with the help of the Holy Spirit to think more like God would think.


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