Solomon’s Godly Advice
- Claude Ball
- May 8, 2012
- 2 min read
Solomon is a man we take lightly. If we’re honest…we don’t pay him any attention. We don’t. Because no one else pays him attention nor points the spotlight upon him. We’re guilty of the moment. Maybe because your pastor doesn’t mention Solomon unless he is discussing the kings of Israel. That’s fair. But we miss out on A TON of truth and godly advice that Solomon left for the children of God and for dads if we turn a blind eye to Proverbs.
“Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your fleshand refreshment to your bones.” – Prov 3:7-8
We think we are too smart to be fooled. We really do. We think the world of ourselves. In contrast, we think so little of the god of this age also known as the prince of the power of the air. I’m talking about Satan. We may fear him but we think so little of him. It may even be true that we don’t even fathom his power. That is the worst place to be. Arrogance will crush you. So be not wise in your own eyes. Turn from evil.
Who me? Yes you. Solomon is talking to you. Turn from evil. But I’m basically good. Turn from evil. But I give tithes and offerings. That’s nice, turn from evil. But I serve as an usher. Great, turn from evil! Who do you think you are that Solomon’s advice is somehow not applicable to you? Could it be that you don’t at the basic root level of your life fear the Lord your God?
There are chunks of godly advice here in Proverbs that are the size of bass and mounted deer heads put together. Don’t lean on your own understanding. You’re not as intelligent as you make yourself out to be. Don’t be wise in your own eyes. God opposes the proud. This is sticky note-worthy. Fear God; Flee Satan. Some folks seek to know and obey the will of God. Show them this verse. Some parents search for the right approach to assume as they become first time parents or first time God honoring parents. Show them this verse.
Solomon left us a great treasure that we can never pick through on our way to the end of the treasure chest. It’s not possible. So enjoy this small chunk and delve right in.
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