The decisions you make today can have a lasting impact. Therefore, seek out those more experienced in life before you act in haste.

Jeroboam could have established a godly dynasty that lasted for generations. Instead, he became the benchmark for royal incompetence.

The fall of Israel was direct the result of the poor example set by Solomon. If we lead by a poor example, we can expect others to be negatively impacted by it.

Why do you labor so hard for things which have no lasting value? Strive for those things which are eternal rather than temporary.

Israel, God's chosen people, were CHOSEN to bring the world back to fellowship with God. The temple was built as a vehicle to accomplish this. In the story of the Queen of Sheba, we see this plan in action.

The Bible goes into great detail when sharing the specifications of Solomon's temple. What should we draw from that?

Discussion on book of Proverbs

Proverbs are chock of useful wisdom that we know, but do we believe it?

When God asked Solomon what he wanted, he could have answered any number of things, but he chose wisdom. Not wisdom for himself, but wisdom to serve God. We should follow his example.

Christians should say what they mean and mean what they say. If you pledge to do something, then you better well do it.