Wisdom of Solomon

Many expressions of speech we use originated in the Bible. One such expression, "the wisdom of Solomon," is needed more now than perhaps ever in history. King Solomon was not born with supernatural wisdom, but as is revealed in 1 Kings 3:12, God gave it to him as an answer to King Solomon's humble prayer when he was first made king. The passage also defines what is meant by true wisdom. Solomon prayed, "so give Thy servant an understanding heart to judge Thy people to discern between good and evil" (1 Kings 3:9). "And it was pleasing in the sight of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing. And God said to him, "Because you have asked this thing and have not asked for yourself long life, nor have you asked riches for yourself, nor have you asked for the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself discernment to understand justice, behold, I have done according to your words. Behold, I have given you a wise and discerning heart, so that there has been no one like you before you, nor shall one like you arise after you. And I have also given you what you have not asked, both riches and honor, so that there will not be any among the kings like you all your days."" Among many things stated in this amazing exchange, God defines the 'wisdom of Solomon' "to discern between good and evil - discernment to understand justice!" This is what our government and governing officials need!

With this understanding we can now enthusiastically join in repeating the very first phrase of the very first prayer ever recorded at the beginning of the first day of the Arizona Constitutional Convention on Monday morning October 10, 1910 by the Chaplain Seaborn Crutchfield: "As King Solomon prayed for guidance to wisely rule a great people, so we ask Thee to direct us..." The condition of our current affairs in our state and nation require nothing less today.