Solomon's name has become synonymous with wisdom, which causes me to wonder what I can learn from his story. How did he acquire such wisdom, and how was it possible that someone who was known for such wisdom managed to end up so far from God? Is it possible for us to have the wisdom of Solomon today? Let's look at the scriptures for the answers to these questions.
When Solomon began to rule Israel he knew he needed more wisdom than he possessed, so he prayed to God, "... give Thy servant an understanding heart to judge Thy people to discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Thine?" (I Kings 3:9) God was pleased that Solomon had asked for wisdom and granted his request, "...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." I Kings 3:12
As time went on Solomon began to be drawn away from God by the "lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the boastful pride of life." I John 2:16 He began to disobey God, and his disobedience caused him to commit some of the most horrendous sins mentioned in the scriptures. Solomon had no excuse for his sins. We read in Deuteronomy 17:14-17, that Israel's kings were forbidden to multiply horses, wives, and wealth. We also see in I Kings 10:23-11:9 that Solomon did all three of these things, to a great extent! Solomon could not claim ignorance since all of Israel's kings were also commanded to write in their own hand a copy of the law and read it all the days of their lives so they would not sin against God. (Deut. 17:18-20) Obviously, Solomon failed to do this.
Solomon's wives also turned his heart away from God, so much so that he actually built altars to foreign gods (demons) (Deut. 32:16-17) on which his wives sacrificed Solomon's own children. These sacrifices to these demons were unusually cruel, burning these babies alive in the arms of a super-heated idol. How could he even allow this, much less facilitate it? He was the king! This did not have to be, but he was no longer listening to God. The wisdom he once possessed was gone.
Can we have the wisdom of Solomon? Yes, we can, because it was not Solomon's wisdom after all. It was God's wisdom which Solomon was granted simply by asking. In Romans 2:11 and Acts 10:34 we learn that God is no respecter of persons and shows no partiality. If Solomon received the wisdom of God simply by asking, we can do the same. In James 1:5 we are taught, "But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him." Solomon's problem is that he failed to stay close to the One who gave him wisdom in the first place. That is an important lesson we can learn from Solomon. If we want to be wise, we must stay close to God, the source of all wisdom.
Christians should be the wisest people on earth. We have access to the very throne of God through the blood of Jesus. The veil in the temple was torn! God desires that we walk in wisdom by walking in His Spirit. "Be filled with the Spirit." Ephesians 5:18 "But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh." Galatians 5:16 What a shame that Solomon did not continue to follow the Lord, but the record of his apostasy is a valuable warning to all of us. The more time we spend seeking and listening to God, through the Holy Spirit, the more we will be like Him in every way and avoid the tragedy of apostasy.
My prayer for all Christians, including myself:
"But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit." II Cor. 3:18
Very simply I pray, "Lord, make me more like you every day."
Friday, June 6, 2014
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Fourteen Months on the Gerson Therapy
As many of you know, I was diagnosed with lung cancer back in January of 2013. A PET scan showed a tumor in my lower left lung and metastases in many lymph nodes in the chest and neck area. I opted for a natural therapy rather than the conventional treatments of surgery, chemo, and radiation.
After six months on the Gerson Therapy, I had some dramatic results which you can read about in my previous post, "There is a Natural Cure for Cancer." That is why I fully expected all signs of cancer to be gone after eight more months on the therapy. Unfortunately, that was not the case when I had another CT scan on May 13th which showed, "No change." I tried not to be too disappointed. After all, that meant the cancer had not spread, and that was certainly good news for any cancer patient. At least I had not gone backwards, but I could not help feeling disappointed anyway. This therapy is not an easy thing to do, and I would like to see a light at the end of the tunnel. I seemed to have hit a road block.
I began to think about where I had cut corners in the therapy and maybe not done everything I could have done. I had finally had three mercury amalgams removed in April because my blood work did not look as good as I thought it should. Then, I remembered that Gerson also says all root canalled teeth should be removed. I knew that from the beginning, but was reluctant to have three of my teeth pulled unless it was absolutely necessary for my healing.
After reading a book called, "Root Canal Cover-Up," by George Meinig, I am convinced my next step is to remove three dead teeth from my mouth. The bacteria and toxins in these teeth have been proven to cause all kinds of diseases and also suppress the immune system, which is something that could definitely keep me from a complete recovery. The research on root canalled teeth was completed back in the 1920's by Dr. Weston Price, and then promptly covered up lest anyone should actually find out about it.
I have an appointment to remove two of the teeth and the third one will be gone soon after. I plan to have another scan in about six months. Meanwhile, I continue on the Gerson Therapy. I still believe it is my best option for recovery, and I hope to be totally well soon. I am still trusting God to lead me in the direction I need to go. I believe He wants me to be well, but regardless of what happens in that respect, GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!!!
After six months on the Gerson Therapy, I had some dramatic results which you can read about in my previous post, "There is a Natural Cure for Cancer." That is why I fully expected all signs of cancer to be gone after eight more months on the therapy. Unfortunately, that was not the case when I had another CT scan on May 13th which showed, "No change." I tried not to be too disappointed. After all, that meant the cancer had not spread, and that was certainly good news for any cancer patient. At least I had not gone backwards, but I could not help feeling disappointed anyway. This therapy is not an easy thing to do, and I would like to see a light at the end of the tunnel. I seemed to have hit a road block.
I began to think about where I had cut corners in the therapy and maybe not done everything I could have done. I had finally had three mercury amalgams removed in April because my blood work did not look as good as I thought it should. Then, I remembered that Gerson also says all root canalled teeth should be removed. I knew that from the beginning, but was reluctant to have three of my teeth pulled unless it was absolutely necessary for my healing.
After reading a book called, "Root Canal Cover-Up," by George Meinig, I am convinced my next step is to remove three dead teeth from my mouth. The bacteria and toxins in these teeth have been proven to cause all kinds of diseases and also suppress the immune system, which is something that could definitely keep me from a complete recovery. The research on root canalled teeth was completed back in the 1920's by Dr. Weston Price, and then promptly covered up lest anyone should actually find out about it.
I have an appointment to remove two of the teeth and the third one will be gone soon after. I plan to have another scan in about six months. Meanwhile, I continue on the Gerson Therapy. I still believe it is my best option for recovery, and I hope to be totally well soon. I am still trusting God to lead me in the direction I need to go. I believe He wants me to be well, but regardless of what happens in that respect, GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!!!
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