In a particular public...
Illustration
In a particular public service announcement that discourages cigarette smoking, the father lights up a cigarette. The little boy mimics the father's gestures. The narrator says, "Like father, like son? Think about it." As this PSA suggests, fathers need to be careful of the examples they set.
Solomon's wisdom was a gift from God. Other aspects of his leadership were political compromises. His harem of 1,000 or so women included some of foreign religious beliefs through whom Solomon had political connections. Some of these women were idol worshipers, a direct reproach to Solomon's God. Solomon was also extravagant, forcing unfair taxes upon his constituency to support his sumptuous lifestyle.
Solomon was punished by God for his sins and used by God to witness to God's faithfulness, justice, and love.
Human nature hasn't changed since Solomon. Neither has the faithfulness of God. Therefore, Solomon advises his son, "Seek insight and understanding; search for it. The Lord gives wisdom; he is a shield for those who walk in integrity."
Solomon's wisdom was a gift from God. Other aspects of his leadership were political compromises. His harem of 1,000 or so women included some of foreign religious beliefs through whom Solomon had political connections. Some of these women were idol worshipers, a direct reproach to Solomon's God. Solomon was also extravagant, forcing unfair taxes upon his constituency to support his sumptuous lifestyle.
Solomon was punished by God for his sins and used by God to witness to God's faithfulness, justice, and love.
Human nature hasn't changed since Solomon. Neither has the faithfulness of God. Therefore, Solomon advises his son, "Seek insight and understanding; search for it. The Lord gives wisdom; he is a shield for those who walk in integrity."
