God's Wisdom

(1 Kings 4: 29-34)
"God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore. Solomon’s wisdom was greater than the wisdom of all the people of the East, and greater than all the wisdom of Egypt. He was wiser than anyone else, including Ethan the Ezrahite—wiser than Heman, Kalkol and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread to all the surrounding nations. He spoke three thousand proverbs and his songs numbered a thousand and five. He spoke about plant life, from the cedar of Lebanon to the hyssop that grows out of walls. He also spoke about animals and birds, reptiles and fish. From all nations people came to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, sent by all the kings of the world, who had heard of his wisdom."

"God gave Solomon wisdom". His great insight and understanding were a gift from God. His wisdom was greater than all the wisdom found in the world. His wisdom was known throughout the world and men came to listen to his words. Kings sent their wise men to listen and learn at Solomon's feet. All of this was a gift from God and was given for His glory.

I am afraid that today many of us view God's wisdom as inferior to the "learned" wisdom of man. We will not come out and admit it, but our actions demonstrate it clearly. Many of us (Christians) fear a discussion about creation vs evolution. God's wisdom says that He created everything that we see. His wisdom says that he did in seven days. His wisdom says that he created humans in the form we see them today. Earthly wisdom tells us that over billions of years, everything we see evolved to become what we see today. Just the right chemicals came together at just the right temperature, and poof.....life. Those that subscribe to this wisdom ignore the need for materials and a source of power. They believe that it is possible to get something from nothing. This is not possible. God's wisdom provides the source and power for life to be created. Earthly wisdom leaves us with thousands of unanswered questions. God gives us every answer we need.
Earthly wisdom says that life begins at the third trimester or other times that give people license to kill an unborn child. Man's wisdom says that until that point, the life within the womb is not a human being. God's wisdom tells us that He knit us together in the womb; that He recognizes our life at conception. Man's wisdom leaves us confused and questioning. If I kill a pregnant woman and both her and the unborn die, I am charged with two counts of murder. If a woman decides that she does not want to be pregnant, she may "terminate" the pregnancy and all is fine. God gives us every answer we need.
Man's wisdom says that our use of carbon based energy will lead to the destruction of the planet. We are able to change the climate and destroy our home. God's wisdom says that this world will be here with humans on it until Jesus returns. God's wisdom says that He is in control of the climate. I believe we should take care of the Earth; God has given us a wonderful place to live! This planet has been through many climate changes in the past and will go through many in the future, until God decides it is time to end its existence. God gives us every answer we need.
Man's wisdom is that marriage is old fashioned and divorce is just fine. Man's wisdom is telling us that homosexuality is just as legitimate a lifestyle as heterosexual. God's wisdom tells us that He hates divorce and that homosexuality is an abomination. God wants fathers and mothers to raise sons and daughters. Procreation is impossible within a homosexual relationship. Homosexual relationships are a perversion of His plan. Man's wisdom leads to disease and dysfunction, God's wisdom leads to healthy families and a proper understanding of male and female sexuality. God gives us every answer we need.
I love that people from all over the world traveled to hear what God had to say through Solomon. It makes me wonder if we were busy today conveying His truth, would people see the difference between what God has to say and what man has to say. May we determine to not be ashamed of His truth, even when the "smart" belittle it and the educated deny it. Take a few minutes and read Proverbs 8 and may the "simple gain prudence; you who are foolish, gain understanding". God's "mouth speaks what is true". He gives us everything we need.