#145: King Solomon and the Need to Rule the Spirit

About this episode

This episode discusses the life of King Solomon and the importance of self-control in the pursuit of wisdom.

Email: hpaulsilas@hotmail.com https://apostolicinternational.com/ Statement of beliefs: https://apostolicinternational.com/statement-of-beliefs The sermon: https://apostolicinternational.com/sermons/KING_SOLOMON_AND_THE_NEED_TO_RULE_THE_SPIRIT.pdf This sermon uses the life of Solomon to warn that wisdom without self-control can quietly lead to ruin. Solomon received extraordinary wisdom directly from God after humbly asking for an understanding heart rather than riches or power. His wisdom blessed Israel, drew kings and queens from distant lands, and produced the Proverbs—timeless counsel about life, character, and righteousness. Yet the tragedy of Solomon’s life is that he eventually failed to live by the very wisdom he taught. The sermon emphasizes that knowledge alone is not enough. Solomon slowly allowed compromise into his life through unchecked desires and relationships God had warned against. Small acts of indulgence became cracks in the hull of a magnificent ship. Over time, those hidden compromises led him into idolatry and spiritual collapse. The message is clear: knowing what is right is not the same as doing what is right. At the center of the sermon is Proverbs…

People in this episode

Host: Jesus Alone is God

Topics covered

• wisdom
• self-control
• spirituality
• idolatry
• personal mastery

Keywords

• Solomon
• wisdom
• self-control
• idolatry
• spiritual collapse
• Proverbs
• Apostolic International

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Apostolic International

Books & works: Proverbs, KING_SOLOMON_AND_THE_NEED_TO_RULE_THE_SPIRIT.pdf

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