The Danger of Assumption and Misunderstanding Joshua 22: /11/2007 Dr. Dane Boyles

The Danger of Assumption and Misunderstanding Introduction We can avoid most misunderstandings if we simply take the time to honestly seek the truth. Introduction We can avoid most misunderstandings if we simply take the time to honestly seek the truth.

The Danger of Assumption and Misunderstanding  Changes often Lead to Misunderstanding. Words of encouragement for a new beginning (22:1-8). 1 Then Joshua summoned the Reubenites, the Gadites and the half- tribe of Manasseh (Joshua 22:18)  Changes often Lead to Misunderstanding. Words of encouragement for a new beginning (22:1-8). 1 Then Joshua summoned the Reubenites, the Gadites and the half- tribe of Manasseh (Joshua 22:18)

The Danger of Assumption and Misunderstanding 2 and said to them, “You have done all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded, and you have obeyed me in everything I commanded. 3 For a long time now-to this very day-you have not deserted your brothers but have carried out the mission the LORD your God gave you. (Joshua 22:2-3) 2 and said to them, “You have done all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded, and you have obeyed me in everything I commanded. 3 For a long time now-to this very day-you have not deserted your brothers but have carried out the mission the LORD your God gave you. (Joshua 22:2-3)

The Danger of Assumption and Misunderstanding Lessons we can learn.  Be true to your word and be totally obedient to God 12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear-not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your “Yes be yes, and your “o,” no, or you will be condemned (Jas 5:12, NIV). Lessons we can learn.  Be true to your word and be totally obedient to God 12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear-not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your “Yes be yes, and your “o,” no, or you will be condemned (Jas 5:12, NIV).

The Danger of Assumption and Misunderstanding 5 But if anyone obeys his word, God’s love is truly made complete in him. This is how we know we are in him: (1 John 2:5, NIV)

The Danger of Assumption and Misunderstanding  Be committed to that which God has called you to do. 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize (1 Cor 9:24, NIV)  Share in the blessings of service. What happened? (22:9-10)  Be committed to that which God has called you to do. 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize (1 Cor 9:24, NIV)  Share in the blessings of service. What happened? (22:9-10)

The Danger of Assumption and Misunderstanding  The Misunderstanding (11-20). Two Deadly Words “hear say” (22:11- 12). 11 And when the Israelites heard that they had built the altar on the border of Canaan at Geliloth near the Jordan on the Israelite side, (22:11)  The Misunderstanding (11-20). Two Deadly Words “hear say” (22:11- 12). 11 And when the Israelites heard that they had built the altar on the border of Canaan at Geliloth near the Jordan on the Israelite side, (22:11)

The Danger of Assumption and Misunderstanding 12 the whole assembly of Israel gathered at Shiloh to go to war against them. (Josh 22:12, NIV) 13 He who answers before listening-- that is his folly and his shame. (Prov 18:13, NIV) 12 the whole assembly of Israel gathered at Shiloh to go to war against them. (Josh 22:12, NIV) 13 He who answers before listening-- that is his folly and his shame. (Prov 18:13, NIV)

The Danger of Assumption and Misunderstanding The tribes were ready to go to war with their brethren, because of what they assumed to be true.  The tribes of Reuben and Gad and half tribe of Manasseh were guilty of not being wise. The tribes were ready to go to war with their brethren, because of what they assumed to be true.  The tribes of Reuben and Gad and half tribe of Manasseh were guilty of not being wise.

The Danger of Assumption and Misunderstanding  The other tribes jumped to conclusions about the altar without first investigating. The Delegation from Shiloh (22:13-20). 3 You saw with your own eyes what the LORD did at Baal Peor. The LORD your God destroyed from among you everyone who followed the Baal of Peor, (Deut 4:3, NIV)  The other tribes jumped to conclusions about the altar without first investigating. The Delegation from Shiloh (22:13-20). 3 You saw with your own eyes what the LORD did at Baal Peor. The LORD your God destroyed from among you everyone who followed the Baal of Peor, (Deut 4:3, NIV)

The Danger of Assumption and Misunderstanding I.The Resolution of the Conflict (22:21- 30). It began with taking the time to get the facts. Listen to the other side of the story. (22:21-29). I.The Resolution of the Conflict (22:21- 30). It began with taking the time to get the facts. Listen to the other side of the story. (22:21-29).

The Danger of Assumption and Misunderstanding 1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (Prov 15:1, NIV) Settle the issue and put to rest (vv ). 1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (Prov 15:1, NIV) Settle the issue and put to rest (vv ).

The Danger of Assumption and Misunderstanding II.The Application for Today. When we have a misunderstanding with another person or if we are hearing rumors about them, then we need to go and check it out. The best way to do this is to invite the one who is telling the rumor to go with you to talk with the person. Conclusion II.The Application for Today. When we have a misunderstanding with another person or if we are hearing rumors about them, then we need to go and check it out. The best way to do this is to invite the one who is telling the rumor to go with you to talk with the person. Conclusion

The Danger of Assumption and Misunderstanding Joshua 22: /11/2007 Dr. Dane Boyles