The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. Proverbs 10:22. Many envied the popularity and abundant glory of Solomon, thinking that of all men he must be the most happy. But amid all
Sold Out
No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. Matthew 6:24. So gradual was
What an Epitaph!
Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord. 2 Corinthians 6:17. Many who started out in life with as fair and promising a morning, in their limited sphere, as Solomon had in his exalted station,
Wisest Among Men
And he spake of trees, from the cedar tree that is in Lebanon even unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wall: he spake also of beasts, and of fowl, and of creeping things, and of fishes. 1 Kings
Wisdom for the Asking
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. James 1:5. The God whom we serve is no respecter of persons. He who
As a Little Child
I am but a little child…. Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people. 1 Kings 3:7, 9. The language used by Solomon while praying to God before the ancient altar at Gibeon reveals his humility and
A Contract with God
And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly. 2 Chronicles 1:1. Not in the surpassing wisdom, the fabulous riches, the far-reaching power and fame that