With Wisdom in Honor - 1 Kings 10-13

In Proverbs 3:35 we read that the "wise will inherit honor, but fools dishonor." Solomon of course wrote this and, after reading this passage today (10-13) we can see why he did. In 1 Kings 10-13 we see Proverbs 3:35 born out in the life of Solomon. Because he sought wisdom from God, God showered Him with honor and praise from not only God Himself but from the unsaved and dieting world. Even those who do not believe in God took solace in wisdom - the wisdom that Solomon displayed and was given by God. Solomon reaped the benefits but it was God who supplied them. Yes, despite his much wisdom he not only fulfilled the first half of Proverbs 3:35, Solomon also fulfilled the second half. He was also the fool. In his strength he could not always choose wisdom. He chose to follow the gods of his many wives and lovers. Solomon had the benefits of a wise man but also inherited the benefits of the fool. Wisdom has much fruit but the fruit of wisdom will not always keep us away from choosing folly. Each day ... each moment ... we must submit to Christ and acquire wisdom and prudence to avoid the temptations that lay in the path of the wise that will lead him to the land of the fool.