Solomon’s true wealth is found not in the treasuries, the
stables, or the palaces; it is in fact: his wisdom. When one has wisdom, he has the resources
that allow one to get riches; as Solomon often states: Wisdom has a value far
beyond rubies, gold, or anything that can be desired.
If one allows that Solomon’s true wealth is wisdom, and that
his wisdom comes from God, than one must also consider the great worth of
faith. After all, the whole story begins
with Solomon having enough faith to believe that God could and would grant
wisdom (i.e. and understanding heart), and then to ask for it.
The apostle Paul speaks of those who “refuse to have God in
their knowledge.” I have known a few
people like this. It is not that they
have considered the matter extensively, researched the evidence, and concluded
that God does not exist. They refuse to
reason, refuse to look at the evidence, and refuse to have God in their
knowledge.
This is not true science.
It is admittedly difficult to look at evidence without bias. We generally enter into any exploration or
experiment with some kind of idea of what we would like to find; but good
research strives to look at all possible information and draws a conclusion
based on the preponderance of evidence.
A refusal to look at and consider a premise that differs from previous
conclusion is not science, and it is not wisdom.
Scriptures to consider:
Hebrews 11:6
Romans 1:28
Proverbs 3:13-15
I Peter 1:7 more precious than gold which perishes though it
is tried in fire
