Tag Archives: Solomon

Good Advice; May 16, 2023

Posted on May 17, 2023 by jgarrott

Proverbs 3:1-2 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. These two verses were not underlined in my Bible, but the following … Continue reading →

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Government; March 10, 2023

Posted on March 11, 2023 by jgarrott

1 Kings 10:9 “Praise be to the Lord your God, who has delighted in you and placed you on the throne of Israel. Because of the Lord’s eternal love for Israel, he has made you king, to maintain justice and … Continue reading →

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Enjoying Life; October 17, 2022

Posted on October 18, 2022 by jgarrott

Ecclesiastes 11:8 However many years a man may live, let him enjoy them all. But let him remember the days of darkness, for they will be many. Everything to come is meaningless. I find myself very relieved that this is … Continue reading →

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Perspective; October 16, 2022

Posted on October 17, 2022 by jgarrott

Ecclesiastes 9:17-18 The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools. Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good. Solomon was a keen observer, but … Continue reading →

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Eternal Perspective; October 14, 2022

Posted on October 15, 2022 by jgarrott

Ecclesiastes 5:19 Moreover, when God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work–this is a gift of God. Solomon had wisdom in a sense, but I … Continue reading →

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Life; April 22, 2022

Posted on April 24, 2022 by jgarrott

Ecclesiastes 9:4 Anyone who is among the living has hope –even a live dog is better off than a dead lion! Solomon’s cynicism really bothers me at times. He is to me one of the most tragic figures in the … Continue reading →

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The Fear of the Lord; May 12, 2021

Posted on May 15, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:39-40 “Then hear from heaven, your dwelling place. Forgive and act; deal with each man according to all he does, since you know his heart (for you alone know the hearts of all men), so that they will … Continue reading →

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Wisdom; May 10, 2021

Posted on May 14, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Kings 3:9 “So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?” I think that Solomon’s point of greatest wisdom … Continue reading →

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Applying Wisdom; June 9, 2020

Posted on June 11, 2020 by jgarrott

Proverbs 3:1-2 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. This chapter of Proverbs has so much extremely helpful stuff in it … Continue reading →

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Things vs. People; July 10, 2019

Posted on July 13, 2019 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:27 “But will God really dwell on earth? The heavens, even the highest heaven, cannot contain you. How much less this temple I have built!” For all of his failures, Solomon did say some pretty wise things. Here … Continue reading →

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