The Bible tells us that King Solomon was a very wise man. He ruled over his kingdom from Jerusalem, and built the famous Temple there.

He was also very human.

This son of King David eventually let his wealth and power go to his head, and he began to follow other religions and almost seemed to enjoy sinning.

Yet God loved him. In his later years, Solomon realized how wrong he had been to rely on his own spiritual strength. And so what we have today as the Book of Proverbs was born. They come from a man weary of the cares of this life. A man ashamed of the mistakes he has made.

Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”

Proverbs is packed with amazing insight into being a good person…after one has been a bad person.

Solomon learned the hard lessons as he found his way back to a forgiving God. His mercies are eternal.

And that is a good lesson for us.

Let’s pray.

Lord, your patience with us is humbling, and appreciated. Amen.

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