Archaeologists have found skeletal remains of infants at three sites where this brutal human sacrifice occurred. Based on my study of Scripture, I believe that there are at least nine solid reasons to hold that he did not perish eternally. Past time cannot truly be redeemed. 13 Yet I will not tear the whole kingdom from him, but will give him one tribe for the sake of David my servant and for the sake of Jerusalem, which I have chosen..41 As for the other events of Solomons reignall he did and the wisdom he displayedare they not written in the book of the annals of Solomon? On top of the human race degnerates with each new generation the toll of sin continues to separate us from our originally intended design. See also Repentance unto Eternal Life Forgiveness of Sin through a Directive both to Repent and to Pray Copyright 2011-2023 by Rajesh Gandhi. This is why God responded as He did. On a bad day, I feel like everybody is judging me, and like I am alone. Funny. Was his lust a personal, or a political lust for power, or at least the need he felt for a central organization. There are four examples of this: In addition, he had clear evidence of God's power working directly for him. I Kings 11:4 says that Solomon "clung to" his wives. Scripture seems to reveal that Solomon returned to the Lord. God says He will establish in Jeroboam a permanent dynasty over ten tribes if he keeps His covenant. Surely. But these foreign entanglements may well have been the first sign of trouble for they led him to take many wives. What was Solomon dedicated to? As far as I can tell, Solomon did not repent. In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream at night; and God said, Ask what you wish me to give you. (NASB) 1 Kings 3:5. As he tolerated their worship of other gods right in his home, his resistance wore down, and he became increasingly vulnerable. (2 Samuel 7:12-16)(NASB). He therefore sought to kill Jeroboam. It was written near the end of his life and describes his search for meaning in life. Unless information from God's Word is consciously kept fresh within us, we will begin to stray! He saw the blessing or miracle of God on his life. 22:9) that he would have: 2Sa 7:12 And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom. Obviously he was ahead of his times. Scripture makes it clear that true Christians continue in the faith. What Should Believers Learn from the Golden Calf Incident in Exodus 32? By carefully studying the shoreline, I realized that it was not the same as the one where I had entered the water. When my son when he came home from college for a break a few years back, he went out with friends and came back pretty drunk. People came from all the nations to admire Solomon, his wisdom, his building projects, and his wealth. Like his illustrious father, he died peacefully. And like all Jews, there is no question that he repented for any missteps. * Further information W Had the normal custom been followed, Adonijah would have been made king, but it fell to Solomon instead. 1 Kings 10 and Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 describe the great wealth of Solomon. If we look at the modern day scientist we see a similar mindset. He was distracted by his interest in women. I let the reader draw his conclusions. I still wonder whether or not he was personally disobedient. 43 Then he rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of David his father. The man, of course, was Solomon, the son of David and Bathsheba. Because he was a sinner, no matter how wise or intelligent a person may be, their ability to sin never reduces. All have sinned and fallen short of The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God Just like Abram's name was changed to Abraham, Jacob's name was changed to Israel, and Saul's name was changed to Paul, people who went through unusual experiences sometimes receive a name change to reflect the change that had occurred in their lives. In spite of his sins, Solomon has traditionally been considered a saint. Only then did I become aware that I had drifted. What the Bible says about We regret that we do not find recorded in the pages of Scripture about Solomons repentance, but that does not give us enough reason to believe that there was no repentance. 1:6, 7; 6:29; 12:42; Luke 11:31; 12:27; Acts 7:47). A similar thing happened to Solomon. You can find the story of Solomon (his name is pronounced Shlomo in Hebrew) in 1 Kings 1-11 1 Kings 1-11 Loading Keep Reading . This hardly made him the most likely son to succeed his father as king. Solomon did not perish eternally because he never did completely turn away from God. We need to prioritize our time better, spending it on burning eternal things into our minds and hearts so that God's way is always our first response. and for Molech, the abomination of the people of Ammon" (verse 7), whose rituals involved the horrible rite of child sacrifice by fire (Leviticus 18:21; Jeremiah 32:35). I just felt, (the more I thought about it on my own) that he was well intentioned in attempting to organize the tribes. The Bible does not give a clear answer about the fate of King Solomon in eternity. A nation with this level of war materiel put their reliance on it as it made the army such a powerful fighting machine. It would have been impossible given the conditions and times. This was a common practice of the day for Kings. Satan, whom we are led to believe was a fallen angel. 4) As the prophet Ahijah prophesised Jeroboam to be the King over ten tribes, what action Solomon take? Nut all the details of his life and even the judgment that he turned from the Lord due to his many wives etc. Was it corruption by the world that greed, foreign entanglements and admiration of foreign wayscaused? I feel that I am not adequate to do the job that has been given to me.". 11:9-11). When Rehoboam followed his fathers misguided policies the ten tribes in the north had enough and they divided from Judah. He was humble, willing to listen, willing to be admonished and commanded by God. We do not normally see the results of sin immediately, yet they inevitably come. This is just as true in regard to religion as it is to civil liberty under a government. But he did, and he paid a bitter price. That is when he wrote the book of Ecclesiastes. Thus, we need other members of the Body of Christ, with their unique gifts, to complement our own God-given gifts. 25 And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD. It is like trying to grasp two different objects in one's hands. One thing I did read, and I cannot recall now where it was, was that his mood and attitude had changed during those last days. You have written artistically but so much so that I am not sure I understand your point. Lets review the basics of Solomons life and ponder the lessons. Was it a test? We all know that Solomon was the wisest of men. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. 
The issue of importing horses may have seemed a small thing to Solomon, but it was important to God. b) Each tribe did not have its own unique body of law. Gods chastening Solomon in His mercy to him (cf. Wise Solomon fell victim to the same temptation that the rest of us so often face: to compromise in what we think are small concerns or the "gray" areas. We are all born crazy, some of us just handle it better than others. Many would say just forgive him for his womanizing, false doctrine and let him continue to minister. However, suppose that one gift did contain more value or status than another. Ecclesiastes and the Feast of Tabernacles (Part 1). Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Instead of writing a novel let me sum this up quickly. Salvation without repentance is not possible to anyone. As a result, he did much evil in Gods sight, building high places for all his strange wives, which burnt incense and sacrificed unto their gods (1 Kin. God said he would always love Solomon, even when he commits iniquity. I agree that God loved Solomon and Samson and others who failed because they were weak no matter how smart they were. But surrounded by sin and despite His righteousness, He was subject to the futility, vanity, and meaningless of this world. 14 I will be his father, and he shall be my son. A written record of all that Solomon did 2. His series of compromises gradually but inexorably distorted his understanding of God and His ways. Did Solomon come to love the world more than God? David spiritually survived this failing but Solomon did not. 12:4-11, which quotes Prov. Solomon appointed "twelve governors over all Israel" (I Kings 4:7). Even gets to tempt and lure those that are already imperfect. Unconditional promise: "I will tear the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon and will give ten tribes to you" (verse 31). For who is able to judge this great people of Thine? And it was pleasing in the sight of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing. Enoch and Elijah both went to heaven, as did Jesus. Long before Solomon had been born, God made some special promises to David about a special son named Solomon (1 Chron. (From Forerunner Commentary). . He did not say obey but walk with. Davids focus was the success of the kingdom, but it also appears that he was trying to encourage Solomon to develop a relationship with God not just sterile obedience. But I dont agree with your conclusion. A double minded person loses his grip. . The Lord stirred up adversaries against Solomon who plagued him for the rest of his life (1 Kin. In Solomon's day, the religions of Ashtoreth, Molech, Baal, Chemosh, and the other false gods used terminology very similar to what was being used in Israel, but the theology was vastly different. Prayer and Mass attendance slip away. 5:10; Rom. All Rights Reserved. It was political power, I would suggest that separated him from the dictates scripture set for his people. Did King Solomon die in a state of broken fellowship with God? A wholehearted devotion to God is necessary. . Yes. Those who believe Solomon repented his sins before he died rely on Ecclesiastes 12:13-14. 8:7); Solomons loving God shows that he was a believer. So, Solomon ruled the known world, and as time progressed and in that strength, he did not see the need to obey God fully in all that He had commanded the kings of Israel to do. was he at his house? It is this question that Ecclesiastes addresses. And ever so slowly and perhaps imperceptibly at first, he began to turn from God. (i.e. Jesus Christ said, "To whom much is given, from him much will be required." The Solomonic Wisdom literature is an expression of the Chronicler's vision of Solomon as a good and wise king. We could guess that, He did not listen to his fathers instruction. We could say, It was his wealth and fame! The right answer is his wives turned his heart away. That is what scripture says (1 Kings 11:4). Twice he was visited by Godfor encouragement and admonishment. The danger in such reasoning is that small compromises weaken character and over time, lead to major sins. Some peoples eluded destruction. Solomon had more than one wife, as did David. Yes, I think we can all agree that we are all an admixture of what is good and bad. If one is not really sure which he wants to hang onto, and his mind is playing back and forth between them, his grip will loosen on one or the other, because he will want to let go of the one in order to secure the other, if he feels he has a better chance with the other. 
3 He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines, and his wives led him astray. On top of that he is able to manipulate the world, enter our thoughts, and turn our own flesh against us. Was it greed? 1 Kings 11 (It is interesting that even the likes of Jepthe are praised in Heb 11, so I will leave the final judgment to God). 23:13; Neh. What he accomplished, however, did not leave him with an enduring sense of well-being because his search continued after this experiment ended. Notice specifically what promises were not fulfilled during Solomon's time: Unfulfilled remained God's promise to Abraham that his descendants would possess the land between the Euphrates and Nile Rivers (Genesis 15:18-21). We must also realize that all these gifts are meant to interact; no one individual, except for Jesus Christ, has all these gifts. The cause of his fall is here summarized in I Kings 11:1-10. WebWisdom of Solomon. He did it for one reason: so He could become the final and complete sacrifice for all our sins. Here is his conclusion. Those whom we spend time with can change our hearts attitude toward God. 8 He did the same for all his foreign wives, who burned incense and offered sacrifices to their gods. Now God gave Solomon wisdom and very great discernment and breadth of mind, like the sand that is on the seashore. Little Compromises. Thanks Msgr. Remember, this is a treatise on life, not on technology. I remember now reading that scripture. It was childlike. Perhaps because I feel he is kinda indicative of our times. 2. Was he an Old Testament saint or was he lost? For Solomon, the results were devastating. He was hand-picked to do the job. God's instruction through Moses in Deuteronomy 17:17 leaves little room for interpretation or doubt. It can occur subconsciously as we unthinkingly spend less time with God and His Word and more time engaged in this world's distractions. Thanks for your sharing. In short, actions reveal inner thought, motives and minds. God wanted His people to rely on Him. The men of Nineveh will rise up in judgment and condemn the people of Jesus' generation because they did not respond to the message of repentance He brought. Of course not. In 1 Kings we find the following story about the fall and the sins of Solomon: Now King Solomon loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh: Moabite, Ammonite, Edomite, Sidonian, and Hittite women, from the nations concerning which the LORD had said to the sons of Israel, You shall not associate with them, nor shall they associate with you, for they will surely turn your heart away after their gods. Solomon held fast to these in love. He says, "I am a little child. You can tell the difference. Later God granted Solomon the privilege of building the Temple. We can only redeem future time for its best use. Solomon was a young man, and a personal relationship with God did not exist. He utterly destroyed them, as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded" (Joshua 11:12). We have as clear declarations of worse results from ours; but they do not stop some of us. God had not yet fulfilled His promise to Abraham that his descendants would possess the land between the rivers. Today God is the same he knows who loves him but fails from weakness. (Of course this would have taken money, (taxes) and power from the individual tribes). This fall was a great and serious one and the worst is that it is not mentioned in the Bible about a repentance for the sins committed by Solomon. 
Perhaps Solomon's reasoning went something like this: "When I imported horses from Egypt, there were no adverse consequences, so what would be wrong with taking additional wives for political reasons?" Amazingly, the lengthy record of Solomons life in Second Chronicles (2 Chron. Dont we all think we are well intentioned? This act, along with the execution or banishment of Adonijahs supporters in the military had repercussions throughout Solomons reign. 9 The Lord became angry with Solomon because his heart had turned away from the Lord, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice. . Now the LORD was angry with Solomon because his heart was turned away from the LORD, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice, and had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods; but he did not observe what the LORD had commanded. There were and there now are very few, if any, ripened grapes on the bunch, and of the whole vineyard and all its harvest(s) the percentage is infinitesimally negligible, if at all even humanly perceivable, and definitely not ever conceivable. once delivered" ( Jude 3, KJV). I know inwardly that those perfect people in church have their own problems and sins, and may not be as perfect as I think they are. Of course, the Bible indicates that these things flowed from Godfor his benefit and the nation's. Failing to heed God's warning of the "snare" which foreign wives would become (Exodus 34:11-16), he allowed his wives to turn him to false gods. Does a condemnation of Solomon imply that as a person in political authority would necessarily be devoid of wisdom and obedience in ones daily life? Yet God's love for Solomon would never be taken away from him. I have loved you with an everlasting love, God says in Jeremiah 31:3. However, David had other wives and sons by them. Searching for Israel (Part Five): Solomon and the Divided Kingdom. By giving His royal sanction to the worship of pagan deities, Solomon set a precedent that was followed by most of Judah's kings after him. Did King Solomon die in a state of broken fellowship with God or did he have union with God through faith? Theres hope though As for the other events of Solomons reign all he did and the wisdom he displayed are they not written in the book of the annals of Solomon? (Maybe he is indeed IN THE BOOK!) And ever so slowly and perhaps imperceptibly at first, he began to turn from God. Ecclesiastes and the Feast of Tabernacles (Part 2). Would we possibly find happiness in doing the things that Solomon did? Its difficult to relate our situation in the world today with what obtained within the antiquity related to us in biblical sources. When David died, the most influential person in the nation was not a member of David's immediate family. glad God has a loving heart of forgiveness because his wisdom was used from God for all generations to come. Had Solomon apostatized from the faith to perish eternally, he would surely have been mentioned in one or more warning passages in the NT because he would have been a profound example of one who did so. 
(NASB) 1 Kings 3:9-10. Solomon asked God for wisdom, but clearly his wisdom was not wisdom-ful enough to guard him from lust, ego/pride (amassing great horses /army is ones display of strength & might) & greed. Msgr. He must not accumulate large amounts of silver and gold.(Deut17:16-17). Three verses inform us about the rest of his acts, his death, and his burial in Jerusalem, the city of David his father (1 Kin. Did he? They become old hat, and we soon pay them scant attention. For the most part I do ok,, but there are some days that are very bad for me. Without a doubt. Donations to this ministry aretax-deductible. As Psalm 18:43-44 suggests, David and his armies had essentially subjugated all of the world that mattered at the time. We might object, I would never let that happen! But what happened to Solomon? Where did this suffering come from? The number of wives and concubines Solomon had was crazy. Dad knew God and Solomon did not. 2 Sam. Satan is a immensely powerful enemy compared to any of us humans, but he is no match for the power of God. It is a portrait of a man deeply rooted in God. The lack of mention of his apostatizing in the NT makes it certain that he did not do so. Christ's Body is meant to work together. 
Beyond Gods special promises about Solomon, God had a special regard for Solomon when he was born: 2Sa 12:24And David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her: and she bare a son, and he called his name Solomon: and the LORD loved him. Your house and your kingdom shall endure before Me forever; your throne shall be established forever. Once a comfortable syncretism is accepted, God is gradually neglected and idolatry is adopted. And, Why Outside the City Gate, Not in the Temple, See What the End Shall Be A Homily for Palm Sunday. It goes to show that not just in our present day, but in the past the world was dominated by lust, greed, and power. You are welcome. In this context, these things are not really new. Solomon wrote Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, most of Proverbs, and he probably also wrote Psalms 72 and 127. It is not that the people utterly refuse to accept truthjust as Solomon never renounced God. Did lust and greed cause him to make steady compromises with the world? It was Joab. That is a warning to those who are considering marriage to an unbelieving man or woman. (taken from the book The Saying of The Desert Fathers) Searching for Israel (Part Five): Solomon and the Divided Kingdom, Did anyone ever have such a good start as Solomon? WebHaving just repented of his own sin of denying Christ, and having received the Holy Spirit, he was able to boldly advise believers on the Day of Pentecost that they, too, needed to repent of their sins and be baptized (Acts 2:38). WebThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Solomon admits that his quest rewarded him with a certain amount of joy, but he still found it unsatisfactory. Gods special promises to David about Solomon and His special love for Solomon as a baby make it certain that we will see Solomon in heaven one day. Could someone whose heart had turned away from the Lord have written Ecclesiastes (a book of the Bible)? In the morning, we discussed the incident. Scripture does not give any clear indication that Solomon repented of his sinfulness before he died. Because death is not alive it is a property or a state which happens to living beings. Why is light never dark? Because it is a matter of definiti King Solomon is a great example of several spiritual principles. Morris has noted: It is worth considering the possibility, at least, that Solomon may, in his last years, have turned back to the Lord in true repentance and faith. That You May Believe A Homily for the 5th Sunday of Lent. What more could a man want? He was not dedicated to God for very long after his good beginning. But later in life Solomon turned from his first love and his infidelity ultimately led to divided kingdom. But Solomons story could be the story of any of us if we are not careful to persevere in the ways of God. According to these statements, Solomon was a holy man of God whom the Holy Spirit moved to write the Scripture that he wrote. In his power and wealth, he saw no problem with compromising just a little with God's instruction. Trade expanded widely during his reign. From the "minor" infraction of importing horses, Solomon eventually condoned and was at least an accessory to the sins of idolatry and outright murder, sins that he would never have considered committing at the beginning of his reign. Through neglect, we can allow our minds to drift from the firm anchor they once had. God goes on to explain that He will leave one tribe, Judah, under the Davidic monarchy in order "that My servant David may always have a lamp before Me in Jerusalem" (verse 36). Solomon But it appears from Eccl. The inspired writer of First Kings says that Solomon loved God: 1 Ki 3:3 And Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of David his father: only he sacrificed and burnt incense in high places. And I can usually see and get the opinions of people much more experienced at life than me! I have seen people who are close to the Lord drift away due to worldly preoccupations, bad and ill conceived relationships, career dominance that eclipses vocation, and just through accumulation of bad influences from the TV and Internet. 7:13; cf. It was an age of prosperity and national unity, But in the end his reign ended disastrously he began to oppress the people, multiplied wives and introduced pagan worship. I give you a heart so wise and understanding that there has never been anyone like you up to now, and after you there will come no one to equal you. 4 As Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully devoted to the LORD his God, as the heart of David his father had been. Now was the time for chastening. WebHis apostasy late in life shows how seemingly inconsequential compromises can lead to greater sins and the resultant difficulty in repentance. In our times, we would likely herald his diplomacy in government affairs. WebOne ill act of a good man may do more mischief than twenty of a wicked man. The Apostle Peter preached from Solomons Porch and called for the people to repent. He wants your love! All rights reserved. Well, i think your right Is that so? toward his creation. (NASB) 1 Kings 11:1-4, Today many Christians would admire this man and probably place him in church leadership. WebKing Solomon is one of the more familiar kings of ancient Israel. Your posts are unique . This reminds me of myself. But he is too far gone to be stopped, though he has God's own word for it that he is ruining his kingdom by his sin. O LORD, my God, you have made me, your servant, King to succeed my father David; but I am a mere youth, not knowing at all how to act. Three biblical considerations show that Solomon did repent before he died. WebKJV: Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam. About Us; Our Animals. I believe we will see him in heaven. 
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The issue of importing horses may have seemed a small thing to Solomon, but it was important to God. b) Each tribe did not have its own unique body of law. Gods chastening Solomon in His mercy to him (cf. Wise Solomon fell victim to the same temptation that the rest of us so often face: to compromise in what we think are small concerns or the "gray" areas. We are all born crazy, some of us just handle it better than others. Many would say just forgive him for his womanizing, false doctrine and let him continue to minister. However, suppose that one gift did contain more value or status than another. Ecclesiastes and the Feast of Tabernacles (Part 1). Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Instead of writing a novel let me sum this up quickly. Salvation without repentance is not possible to anyone. As a result, he did much evil in Gods sight, building high places for all his strange wives, which burnt incense and sacrificed unto their gods (1 Kin. God said he would always love Solomon, even when he commits iniquity. I agree that God loved Solomon and Samson and others who failed because they were weak no matter how smart they were. But surrounded by sin and despite His righteousness, He was subject to the futility, vanity, and meaningless of this world. 14 I will be his father, and he shall be my son. A written record of all that Solomon did 2. His series of compromises gradually but inexorably distorted his understanding of God and His ways. Did Solomon come to love the world more than God? David spiritually survived this failing but Solomon did not. 12:4-11, which quotes Prov. Solomon appointed "twelve governors over all Israel" (I Kings 4:7). Even gets to tempt and lure those that are already imperfect. Unconditional promise: "I will tear the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon and will give ten tribes to you" (verse 31). For who is able to judge this great people of Thine? And it was pleasing in the sight of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing. Enoch and Elijah both went to heaven, as did Jesus. Long before Solomon had been born, God made some special promises to David about a special son named Solomon (1 Chron. (From Forerunner Commentary). . He did not say obey but walk with. Davids focus was the success of the kingdom, but it also appears that he was trying to encourage Solomon to develop a relationship with God not just sterile obedience. But I dont agree with your conclusion. A double minded person loses his grip. . The Lord stirred up adversaries against Solomon who plagued him for the rest of his life (1 Kin. In Solomon's day, the religions of Ashtoreth, Molech, Baal, Chemosh, and the other false gods used terminology very similar to what was being used in Israel, but the theology was vastly different. Prayer and Mass attendance slip away. 5:10; Rom. All Rights Reserved. It was political power, I would suggest that separated him from the dictates scripture set for his people. Did King Solomon die in a state of broken fellowship with God? A wholehearted devotion to God is necessary. . Yes. Those who believe Solomon repented his sins before he died rely on Ecclesiastes 12:13-14. 8:7); Solomons loving God shows that he was a believer. So, Solomon ruled the known world, and as time progressed and in that strength, he did not see the need to obey God fully in all that He had commanded the kings of Israel to do. was he at his house? It is this question that Ecclesiastes addresses. And ever so slowly and perhaps imperceptibly at first, he began to turn from God. (i.e. Jesus Christ said, "To whom much is given, from him much will be required." The Solomonic Wisdom literature is an expression of the Chronicler's vision of Solomon as a good and wise king. We could guess that, He did not listen to his fathers instruction. We could say, It was his wealth and fame! The right answer is his wives turned his heart away. That is what scripture says (1 Kings 11:4). Twice he was visited by Godfor encouragement and admonishment. The danger in such reasoning is that small compromises weaken character and over time, lead to major sins. Some peoples eluded destruction. Solomon had more than one wife, as did David. Yes, I think we can all agree that we are all an admixture of what is good and bad. If one is not really sure which he wants to hang onto, and his mind is playing back and forth between them, his grip will loosen on one or the other, because he will want to let go of the one in order to secure the other, if he feels he has a better chance with the other. 3 He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines, and his wives led him astray. On top of that he is able to manipulate the world, enter our thoughts, and turn our own flesh against us. Was it greed? 1 Kings 11 (It is interesting that even the likes of Jepthe are praised in Heb 11, so I will leave the final judgment to God). 23:13; Neh. What he accomplished, however, did not leave him with an enduring sense of well-being because his search continued after this experiment ended. Notice specifically what promises were not fulfilled during Solomon's time: Unfulfilled remained God's promise to Abraham that his descendants would possess the land between the Euphrates and Nile Rivers (Genesis 15:18-21). We must also realize that all these gifts are meant to interact; no one individual, except for Jesus Christ, has all these gifts. The cause of his fall is here summarized in I Kings 11:1-10. WebWisdom of Solomon. He did it for one reason: so He could become the final and complete sacrifice for all our sins. Here is his conclusion. Those whom we spend time with can change our hearts attitude toward God. 8 He did the same for all his foreign wives, who burned incense and offered sacrifices to their gods. Now God gave Solomon wisdom and very great discernment and breadth of mind, like the sand that is on the seashore. Little Compromises. Thanks Msgr. Remember, this is a treatise on life, not on technology. I remember now reading that scripture. It was childlike. Perhaps because I feel he is kinda indicative of our times. 2. Was he an Old Testament saint or was he lost? For Solomon, the results were devastating. He was hand-picked to do the job. God's instruction through Moses in Deuteronomy 17:17 leaves little room for interpretation or doubt. It can occur subconsciously as we unthinkingly spend less time with God and His Word and more time engaged in this world's distractions. Thanks for your sharing. In short, actions reveal inner thought, motives and minds. God wanted His people to rely on Him. The men of Nineveh will rise up in judgment and condemn the people of Jesus' generation because they did not respond to the message of repentance He brought. Of course not. In 1 Kings we find the following story about the fall and the sins of Solomon: Now King Solomon loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh: Moabite, Ammonite, Edomite, Sidonian, and Hittite women, from the nations concerning which the LORD had said to the sons of Israel, You shall not associate with them, nor shall they associate with you, for they will surely turn your heart away after their gods. Solomon held fast to these in love. He says, "I am a little child. You can tell the difference. Later God granted Solomon the privilege of building the Temple. We can only redeem future time for its best use. Solomon was a young man, and a personal relationship with God did not exist. He utterly destroyed them, as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded" (Joshua 11:12). We have as clear declarations of worse results from ours; but they do not stop some of us. God had not yet fulfilled His promise to Abraham that his descendants would possess the land between the rivers. Today God is the same he knows who loves him but fails from weakness. (Of course this would have taken money, (taxes) and power from the individual tribes). This fall was a great and serious one and the worst is that it is not mentioned in the Bible about a repentance for the sins committed by Solomon. Perhaps Solomon's reasoning went something like this: "When I imported horses from Egypt, there were no adverse consequences, so what would be wrong with taking additional wives for political reasons?" Amazingly, the lengthy record of Solomons life in Second Chronicles (2 Chron. Dont we all think we are well intentioned? This act, along with the execution or banishment of Adonijahs supporters in the military had repercussions throughout Solomons reign. 9 The Lord became angry with Solomon because his heart had turned away from the Lord, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice. . Now the LORD was angry with Solomon because his heart was turned away from the LORD, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice, and had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods; but he did not observe what the LORD had commanded. There were and there now are very few, if any, ripened grapes on the bunch, and of the whole vineyard and all its harvest(s) the percentage is infinitesimally negligible, if at all even humanly perceivable, and definitely not ever conceivable. once delivered" ( Jude 3, KJV). I know inwardly that those perfect people in church have their own problems and sins, and may not be as perfect as I think they are. Of course, the Bible indicates that these things flowed from Godfor his benefit and the nation's. Failing to heed God's warning of the "snare" which foreign wives would become (Exodus 34:11-16), he allowed his wives to turn him to false gods. Does a condemnation of Solomon imply that as a person in political authority would necessarily be devoid of wisdom and obedience in ones daily life? Yet God's love for Solomon would never be taken away from him. I have loved you with an everlasting love, God says in Jeremiah 31:3. However, David had other wives and sons by them. Searching for Israel (Part Five): Solomon and the Divided Kingdom. By giving His royal sanction to the worship of pagan deities, Solomon set a precedent that was followed by most of Judah's kings after him. Did King Solomon die in a state of broken fellowship with God or did he have union with God through faith? Theres hope though As for the other events of Solomons reign all he did and the wisdom he displayed are they not written in the book of the annals of Solomon? (Maybe he is indeed IN THE BOOK!) And ever so slowly and perhaps imperceptibly at first, he began to turn from God. Ecclesiastes and the Feast of Tabernacles (Part 2). Would we possibly find happiness in doing the things that Solomon did? Its difficult to relate our situation in the world today with what obtained within the antiquity related to us in biblical sources. When David died, the most influential person in the nation was not a member of David's immediate family. glad God has a loving heart of forgiveness because his wisdom was used from God for all generations to come. Had Solomon apostatized from the faith to perish eternally, he would surely have been mentioned in one or more warning passages in the NT because he would have been a profound example of one who did so. (NASB) 1 Kings 3:9-10. Solomon asked God for wisdom, but clearly his wisdom was not wisdom-ful enough to guard him from lust, ego/pride (amassing great horses /army is ones display of strength & might) & greed. Msgr. He must not accumulate large amounts of silver and gold.(Deut17:16-17). Three verses inform us about the rest of his acts, his death, and his burial in Jerusalem, the city of David his father (1 Kin. Did he? They become old hat, and we soon pay them scant attention. For the most part I do ok,, but there are some days that are very bad for me. Without a doubt. Donations to this ministry aretax-deductible. As Psalm 18:43-44 suggests, David and his armies had essentially subjugated all of the world that mattered at the time. We might object, I would never let that happen! But what happened to Solomon? Where did this suffering come from? The number of wives and concubines Solomon had was crazy. Dad knew God and Solomon did not. 2 Sam. Satan is a immensely powerful enemy compared to any of us humans, but he is no match for the power of God. It is a portrait of a man deeply rooted in God. The lack of mention of his apostatizing in the NT makes it certain that he did not do so. Christ's Body is meant to work together. Beyond Gods special promises about Solomon, God had a special regard for Solomon when he was born: 2Sa 12:24And David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her: and she bare a son, and he called his name Solomon: and the LORD loved him. Your house and your kingdom shall endure before Me forever; your throne shall be established forever. Once a comfortable syncretism is accepted, God is gradually neglected and idolatry is adopted. And, Why Outside the City Gate, Not in the Temple, See What the End Shall Be A Homily for Palm Sunday. It goes to show that not just in our present day, but in the past the world was dominated by lust, greed, and power. You are welcome. In this context, these things are not really new. Solomon wrote Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, most of Proverbs, and he probably also wrote Psalms 72 and 127. It is not that the people utterly refuse to accept truthjust as Solomon never renounced God. Did lust and greed cause him to make steady compromises with the world? It was Joab. That is a warning to those who are considering marriage to an unbelieving man or woman. (taken from the book The Saying of The Desert Fathers) Searching for Israel (Part Five): Solomon and the Divided Kingdom, Did anyone ever have such a good start as Solomon? WebHaving just repented of his own sin of denying Christ, and having received the Holy Spirit, he was able to boldly advise believers on the Day of Pentecost that they, too, needed to repent of their sins and be baptized (Acts 2:38). WebThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Solomon admits that his quest rewarded him with a certain amount of joy, but he still found it unsatisfactory. Gods special promises to David about Solomon and His special love for Solomon as a baby make it certain that we will see Solomon in heaven one day. Could someone whose heart had turned away from the Lord have written Ecclesiastes (a book of the Bible)? In the morning, we discussed the incident. Scripture does not give any clear indication that Solomon repented of his sinfulness before he died. Because death is not alive it is a property or a state which happens to living beings. Why is light never dark? Because it is a matter of definiti King Solomon is a great example of several spiritual principles. Morris has noted: It is worth considering the possibility, at least, that Solomon may, in his last years, have turned back to the Lord in true repentance and faith. That You May Believe A Homily for the 5th Sunday of Lent. What more could a man want? He was not dedicated to God for very long after his good beginning. But later in life Solomon turned from his first love and his infidelity ultimately led to divided kingdom. But Solomons story could be the story of any of us if we are not careful to persevere in the ways of God. According to these statements, Solomon was a holy man of God whom the Holy Spirit moved to write the Scripture that he wrote. In his power and wealth, he saw no problem with compromising just a little with God's instruction. Trade expanded widely during his reign. From the "minor" infraction of importing horses, Solomon eventually condoned and was at least an accessory to the sins of idolatry and outright murder, sins that he would never have considered committing at the beginning of his reign. Through neglect, we can allow our minds to drift from the firm anchor they once had. God goes on to explain that He will leave one tribe, Judah, under the Davidic monarchy in order "that My servant David may always have a lamp before Me in Jerusalem" (verse 36). Solomon But it appears from Eccl. The inspired writer of First Kings says that Solomon loved God: 1 Ki 3:3 And Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of David his father: only he sacrificed and burnt incense in high places. And I can usually see and get the opinions of people much more experienced at life than me! I have seen people who are close to the Lord drift away due to worldly preoccupations, bad and ill conceived relationships, career dominance that eclipses vocation, and just through accumulation of bad influences from the TV and Internet. 7:13; cf. It was an age of prosperity and national unity, But in the end his reign ended disastrously he began to oppress the people, multiplied wives and introduced pagan worship. I give you a heart so wise and understanding that there has never been anyone like you up to now, and after you there will come no one to equal you. 4 As Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully devoted to the LORD his God, as the heart of David his father had been. Now was the time for chastening. WebHis apostasy late in life shows how seemingly inconsequential compromises can lead to greater sins and the resultant difficulty in repentance. In our times, we would likely herald his diplomacy in government affairs. WebOne ill act of a good man may do more mischief than twenty of a wicked man. The Apostle Peter preached from Solomons Porch and called for the people to repent. He wants your love! All rights reserved. Well, i think your right Is that so? toward his creation. (NASB) 1 Kings 11:1-4, Today many Christians would admire this man and probably place him in church leadership. WebKing Solomon is one of the more familiar kings of ancient Israel. Your posts are unique . This reminds me of myself. But he is too far gone to be stopped, though he has God's own word for it that he is ruining his kingdom by his sin. O LORD, my God, you have made me, your servant, King to succeed my father David; but I am a mere youth, not knowing at all how to act. Three biblical considerations show that Solomon did repent before he died. WebKJV: Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam. About Us; Our Animals. I believe we will see him in heaven. Dateing is another question related to authorship and the many date the work long after solomon to as late as the 3rd Cent BC. What did He do? It is the most important of all the commandments. Holland Lop Bunnies He was at the altar of Gibeon offering extensive sacrifices to God. 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