A divine principle insured that the prayer for wisdom was answered not with wisdom alone but with wealth, power, and length of days. No blessing is enjoyed till exercised in the teeth of temptation to abuse it. Solomon received the gift but failed the test. Wisdom is keeping God's truth in your head…

Sermon: Solomon the Faithful Servant (1 Kings 3) 1-28-2007 TWO KINDS OF WISDOM (1 Kings 3:1) Key word: “Alliance” See 1 Corinthians 1:20-21; 1Cor.3:19; 2Cor.1:12 WISDOM AND WORSHIP GO HAND IN HAND (1 Kings 3:2-4) Key phrase: “high places” Key word: “except” GOD’S WISDOM IS PART OF GOD’S PROVISION (3:5)…

We look at the life of Solomon and learn not to turn our hearts from God.

Wisdom is a gift from God. Given for the practical application of his Word. God’s wisdom always calls us to obedience. 2 The people were sacrificing at the high places, however, because no house had yet been built for the name of the Lord . 3 Solomon loved the Lord , walking in the statutes of David…

The Futility of Human Endeavor I received a request this week to speak with a young couple. They were evacuees from New Orleans fleeing from Hurricane Katrina. They had 5 children ages 1-12 years. They were living with the husband’s sister in a nearby suburb. Like so many others, they had lost their…

Faith for Despair

Solomon was the wisest king to ever rule prior to Jesus. His kingdom was without equal and his fame grew because of the wisdom God had given him. However, despite his wisdom and fame he wasn't able to follow and serve the Lord first. Therefore, God raised enemies against Solomon for his ways and wisdom had become corrupt. The era of kings in Israel were never the same after as the kingdom was split in two after his death. The wisdom of God was in order to please him and remain loyal to him and faithful to his covenant. Jesus through the power of the Holy Ghost was able to overcome the temptations of the devil and use the knowledge of the scriptures with wisdom to remain faithful to the Lord.