In the old testament reading for today we read Solomon's Prayer of Dedication. According to the NIV Student Bible Solomon's prayer show the depth of his wisdom & spiritual sensitivity. Sadly, from this point on Solomon, who had the potential to be the greatest of all of Israel's leaders embarks on a downward slide of selfishness and overindulgence. His failings lead the nation's civil war. This marks a sad point in the career of Solomon, as the insightful prayer show his potential that was never reached. How does this apply to our lives?
The new testament reading today fit nicely with the old testament reading for today.
In 6:7 - 10 he says:
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life [As with Solomon? I don't know, I'm asking]. Let us not become weary in doing good, for a the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially those who belong to the family of believers.
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