Today is Monday, August 27th, 2007; Karen's Korner #1136
A couple of Bible verses from Proverbs, chapter 18.
Verse 13: "What a shame--yes, how stupid!--to decide before knowing the facts!
Verse 15: "The intelligent man is always open to new ideas. In fact, he looks for them.
Verse 17: "Any story sounds true until someone tells the other side and sets the record straight.
Bible Commentary: "In these three concise statements, the writer gives the basic principle for making sound decisions: (1) get the facts before deciding; (2) be open to new ideas; (3) make sure you hear both sides of the story before judging. All three principles center around seeking additional information. This is hard work, but the only alternative is to become like the person who says, "My mind is mind up, don't confuse me with facts."
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