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The Grand Narrative: “King Solomon’s Wisdom” (1 Kings 3)

“King Solomon’s Wisdom” (1 Kings 3)

 

Published 25 Nov. 2025

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Designed for Personal Bible Study or for Bible Teaching

⚠️ Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Mistakes

  1. 1️⃣ Thinking we are wise enough without God (Prov 3:5–7).
  2. 2️⃣ Asking God for the wrong things (Jas 4:3).
  3. 3️⃣ Trusting human judgment instead of divine wisdom (Prov 14:12).
  4. 4️⃣ Neglecting to examine our own inadequacy (1 Kgs 3:7).
  5. 5️⃣ Ignoring the value of discernment and justice (Zech 7:9).

💥 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Failures

  1. 1️⃣ Failure to seek God’s wisdom above all else (Matt 6:33).
  2. 2️⃣ Failure to recognize humility as God’s magnet (Jas 4:6).
  3. 3️⃣ Failure to acknowledge our limitations (2 Cor 3:5).
  4. 4️⃣ Failure to steward God-given wisdom faithfully (1 Kgs 11:1–4).
  5. 5️⃣ Failure to teach wisdom to the next generation (Deut 6:6–7).

🚫 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Sins

  1. 1️⃣ Pride that repels God’s blessing (Prov 16:18).
  2. 2️⃣ Rejecting God’s principles of justice (Mic 6:8).
  3. 3️⃣ Despising correction meant to make us wise (Prov 9:8–9).
  4. 4️⃣ Taking credit for God-given insight (Dan 2:20–23).
  5. 5️⃣ Seeking worldly wisdom instead of divine wisdom (1 Cor 3:19).

🏆 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Successes

  1. 1️⃣ Solomon asked for wisdom, not wealth (1 Kgs 3:9).
  2. 2️⃣ God gave Solomon unparalleled discernment (1 Kgs 3:12).
  3. 3️⃣ God added what Solomon didn’t ask for (1 Kgs 3:13).
  4. 4️⃣ Solomon’s wisdom became known worldwide (1 Kgs 10:24).
  5. 5️⃣ His first judgment revealed divine justice (1 Kgs 3:28).

🌱 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Spiritual Growth Lessons

  1. 1️⃣ Wisdom begins with humility (Jas 1:5).
  2. 2️⃣ The fear of the Lord produces wisdom (Prov 9:10).
  3. 3️⃣ God gives wisdom to those who seek Him (Jer 29:13).
  4. 4️⃣ Daily exposure to Scripture deepens discernment (Ps 119:130).
  5. 5️⃣ Wisdom must be guarded and grown (Prov 4:7).

🧭 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Leadership Principles

  1. 1️⃣ Leaders acknowledge their limitations (2 Cor 12:9).
  2. 2️⃣ God entrusts leadership to the humble (1 Pet 5:6).
  3. 3️⃣ Wise leaders listen before judging (Prov 18:13).
  4. 4️⃣ Justice flows from God’s wisdom, not human impulse (Deut 1:17).
  5. 5️⃣ Great leaders depend on God daily (Ps 25:4–5).