And they prayed, and said, You, Lord, who know the hearts of all men, show which of these two you have chosen,
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Procopius of Gaza
AD 528
A lottery takes place to avoid contention and to assure greater certitude and clarity. The source of this rule is the counsel of God. The apostles imply the idea when they say, Lord, who knowest the hearts Thus it is clear that the lot does not happen by chance but by the power of God.
