I am thinking (I know...can be dangerous) what would Solomon be like if he were alive today? And here is my conclusion...just like he was back then...full of wisdom, caring for others, and probably making "zillions" in the stock market. I think the difference would be for him was to not get "trapped" like he did in the latter part of his life during his reign with Israel.
I love his "stuff", and so much of it applies today.
Here is a Gleaning from Proverbs 29:1-14
" Offering suggestions to someone who is "stiff-necked", with no intentions of changing or making adjustments...is futile...it just doesn't work.
And no matter how many people tell him the same thing over and over again, the results are the same. Sooner or later his/her troubles get the best of them...all hope is pretty much "shot." Why is that?...because the advice was bad?...No! It was because they were "stiff-necked", and refused to even consider making any changes in their lives.
Do you know the major theme of wicked people who have become leaders?...suffering!...a whole lot of suffering. And what is the major theme of Godly people who have become leaders?...happiness!...a whole lot of happiness!
Here is something to think about: Did you know a man's wealth can have an effect on his parents? If a man chooses to listen to Lady Wisdom...he will bless his parents. But, if he is just pursuing sex...whether it be one night stands or looking for whores...his money will soon be gone and his parents disgraced. He may even have the audacity to ask his parents for money...just to keep his selfish lifestyle afloat.
When a king is fair, making the welfare of his people a top priority, the nation remains safe and stable.
When a king considers and accepts bribes, he puts him and his people at risk...including the very land and nation they have established.
Be careful when a person uses flattery to gain you as a friend or wants to be a friendly neighbor. It is almost always a trap. Their words may even sound sincere...but they're not. It is a common trick of evil to gain their neighbor's trust, and they really get excited if their neighbor brings them a gift...but in the end, the evil intention of all the flattery is exposed for what it really is...the guy's nothing more than a common thief....a "hardcore" sinner, refusing to obey Yahweh and His Mighty Commands!
Evil men are often the creators of their own problems, Godly men create much joy...for others! They even sing the "Songs of Joy" to the Lord in honor of His faithfulness!
Godly people understand and cares about the rights of the poor. The wicked?...they are hard-hearted, selfish, and to make matters worse...they don't even care.
Making insulting remarks do nothing for others, in fact, it only agitates them and you could draw a large crowd of agitated people if you would continue along that line.
Now, for a man who is wise...he can even take an agitated crowd...and calm them down, helping them to turn from all the wrath that insults had stirred up.
When a Godly man takes an emotionally selfish person to court...be ready for a "circus". More than likely, the selfish person will end up acting like a fool. The Godly man's words upsets the selfish man, and the reaction can be totally stupid. He will rant, rave, sneer, shout, laugh, ridicule, or he might go into a rage. He may even try to insult the Godly man. It will end up a mess, emotions "gone wild", and sadly, there will be no solution.
Now, make no mistake about this: cruel and "bloodthirsty" people will hate anyone who believes in living honestly and treating people right. Why? Because an honest person can screw things up for someone who justifies cruelty...honesty convicts them they are not doing right.
Here is something else to remember: a person who "vents" at any moment is likely to be a fool. A fool who "vents" at the "sound of a hat", has evil motives...and believe me...anything will set him off...and his emotions are "off to the races". A Godly man who exercises Godly wisdom, thinks things through before he responds.
If you are in a leadership role...but give credence to malicious gossip and lies, people under you will react like they have a contagious infection. You see, they will do the same thing you do, and you will end up with a snake pit of lies, rumors, and deceptions.
Here is something else I have noticed: evil rulers and poor people have something in common. They can both see. Evil rulers see what they are doing to the poor, and the poor see how evil their ruler really is. The difference...both have their day coming...but for the evil ruler...it won't be pretty.
Now, when a king shows care to the poor...he is able to keep the "Cruel Ones" from cheating and exploiting them, and God will see to it the king's throne is secure."
I love his "stuff", and so much of it applies today.
Here is a Gleaning from Proverbs 29:1-14
" Offering suggestions to someone who is "stiff-necked", with no intentions of changing or making adjustments...is futile...it just doesn't work.
And no matter how many people tell him the same thing over and over again, the results are the same. Sooner or later his/her troubles get the best of them...all hope is pretty much "shot." Why is that?...because the advice was bad?...No! It was because they were "stiff-necked", and refused to even consider making any changes in their lives.
Do you know the major theme of wicked people who have become leaders?...suffering!...a whole lot of suffering. And what is the major theme of Godly people who have become leaders?...happiness!...a whole lot of happiness!
Here is something to think about: Did you know a man's wealth can have an effect on his parents? If a man chooses to listen to Lady Wisdom...he will bless his parents. But, if he is just pursuing sex...whether it be one night stands or looking for whores...his money will soon be gone and his parents disgraced. He may even have the audacity to ask his parents for money...just to keep his selfish lifestyle afloat.
When a king is fair, making the welfare of his people a top priority, the nation remains safe and stable.
When a king considers and accepts bribes, he puts him and his people at risk...including the very land and nation they have established.
Be careful when a person uses flattery to gain you as a friend or wants to be a friendly neighbor. It is almost always a trap. Their words may even sound sincere...but they're not. It is a common trick of evil to gain their neighbor's trust, and they really get excited if their neighbor brings them a gift...but in the end, the evil intention of all the flattery is exposed for what it really is...the guy's nothing more than a common thief....a "hardcore" sinner, refusing to obey Yahweh and His Mighty Commands!
Evil men are often the creators of their own problems, Godly men create much joy...for others! They even sing the "Songs of Joy" to the Lord in honor of His faithfulness!
Godly people understand and cares about the rights of the poor. The wicked?...they are hard-hearted, selfish, and to make matters worse...they don't even care.
Making insulting remarks do nothing for others, in fact, it only agitates them and you could draw a large crowd of agitated people if you would continue along that line.
Now, for a man who is wise...he can even take an agitated crowd...and calm them down, helping them to turn from all the wrath that insults had stirred up.
When a Godly man takes an emotionally selfish person to court...be ready for a "circus". More than likely, the selfish person will end up acting like a fool. The Godly man's words upsets the selfish man, and the reaction can be totally stupid. He will rant, rave, sneer, shout, laugh, ridicule, or he might go into a rage. He may even try to insult the Godly man. It will end up a mess, emotions "gone wild", and sadly, there will be no solution.
Here is something else to remember: a person who "vents" at any moment is likely to be a fool. A fool who "vents" at the "sound of a hat", has evil motives...and believe me...anything will set him off...and his emotions are "off to the races". A Godly man who exercises Godly wisdom, thinks things through before he responds.
If you are in a leadership role...but give credence to malicious gossip and lies, people under you will react like they have a contagious infection. You see, they will do the same thing you do, and you will end up with a snake pit of lies, rumors, and deceptions.
Here is something else I have noticed: evil rulers and poor people have something in common. They can both see. Evil rulers see what they are doing to the poor, and the poor see how evil their ruler really is. The difference...both have their day coming...but for the evil ruler...it won't be pretty.
Now, when a king shows care to the poor...he is able to keep the "Cruel Ones" from cheating and exploiting them, and God will see to it the king's throne is secure."
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