Solomon's Wisdom.
Nov 24, 2020 10:54:47 #
King Solomon was the greatest ruler of ancient Israel. During his forty years on the throne, the borders of the kingdom reached their greatest size. He oversaw the construction of a permanent home for the Lord, the Temple in Jerusalem. He signed international treaties with neighboring kingdoms. Above all, Solomon was renowned for his wisdom. But what really made him so special?
Two Mothers, One Baby
King Solomon is known as the wisest man who ever lived. The most famous example of his wisdom is in the story of two prostitutes who each claimed the same baby was theirs. When Solomon suggested the baby be divided in two, the first woman consented while the second refused. Solomon cleverly determined the second woman - who preferred the child live and be given to her rival – was the real mother.
What Solomon asked from God
What is remarkable here is Solomon’s ability to judge fairly. Rather than jumping to conclusions, Solomon reveals the truth with a brilliant test. This gift was given to him as a child. God appeared to him and asked what wish he would like granted. Rather than asking for material wealth, Solomon responded, “give your servant a discerning mind to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong” (1 Kings 3:9).
Open your heart and listen. Throughout his life, Solomon’s greatest quality was his “discerning mind.” In Hebrew this is lev shomea לֵב שֹׁמֵעַ, a “listening heart”. The secret to Solomon’s wisdom was his willingness to open his heart and listen. To really understand the Bible, you need an open mind and heart that is ready to listen. Enroll in our live online courses and study the Scripture the way it was always intended: in the original Hebrew.
Two Mothers, One Baby
King Solomon is known as the wisest man who ever lived. The most famous example of his wisdom is in the story of two prostitutes who each claimed the same baby was theirs. When Solomon suggested the baby be divided in two, the first woman consented while the second refused. Solomon cleverly determined the second woman - who preferred the child live and be given to her rival – was the real mother.
What Solomon asked from God
What is remarkable here is Solomon’s ability to judge fairly. Rather than jumping to conclusions, Solomon reveals the truth with a brilliant test. This gift was given to him as a child. God appeared to him and asked what wish he would like granted. Rather than asking for material wealth, Solomon responded, “give your servant a discerning mind to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong” (1 Kings 3:9).
Open your heart and listen. Throughout his life, Solomon’s greatest quality was his “discerning mind.” In Hebrew this is lev shomea לֵב שֹׁמֵעַ, a “listening heart”. The secret to Solomon’s wisdom was his willingness to open his heart and listen. To really understand the Bible, you need an open mind and heart that is ready to listen. Enroll in our live online courses and study the Scripture the way it was always intended: in the original Hebrew.
Nov 24, 2020 11:39:12 #
Michael Rich
Loc: Lapine Oregon
bahmer wrote:
King Solomon was the greatest ruler of ancient Isr... (show quote)
The left is the consenting prostitute.
Nov 25, 2020 10:34:42 #
Bahmer, keep praying, the Lord ALWAYS has an open ear - just remember - "The wheels of God grind exceedingly slow, but grind exceedingly fine."
Nov 25, 2020 10:51:55 #
BearK wrote:
Bahmer, keep praying, the Lord ALWAYS has an open ear - just remember - "The wheels of God grind exceedingly slow, but grind exceedingly fine."
Amen and Amen
Nov 25, 2020 12:36:42 #
TexaCan
Loc: Homeward Bound!
bahmer wrote:
King Solomon was the greatest ruler of ancient Isr... (show quote)
To quote you! 👍
Amen and Amen!
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