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THe Solomon Strategy

The Solomon Strategy
1 Kings 3: 16-28






By


Tom Morris, MBA
June 17, 2003







Introduction

In King Solomon’s most celebrated case, two harlots brought him a baby, each claiming to be its mother. According to the Bible (1 Kings 3:16-28), Solomon proposed cutting the baby in two, giving half to each woman. As he sent for a sword, one woman agreed that halves would be a fair division; the other withdrew her claim. She, of course, was the true mother, and Solomon gave her the child.

Solomon’s Insight into Human Nature and His Source
Solomon's discernment/management of the problem presented by the two prostitutes, and the identification of their babies, gave evidence of Solomon’s gifted insight into human nature, and of Solomon’s answered prayer for God’s wisdom. When we know our lack of wisdom, we can then believingly ask for wisdom, as we are urged to do in James 1:5-6: "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth ...

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