The
Wisest Man Who Ever Lived—And Why We Should Listen
Was the
wisest man who ever lived Albert Einstein? Or perhaps a literary genius like
Shakespeare? While these names often top the list in human history, Scripture
points us to someone else entirely—King Solomon.
Solomon,
the son of David and Bathsheba, was born from a union that began in failure but
was redeemed by God's grace. Though not the child of adultery himself, Solomon
came from that restored relationship, and God gave him an extraordinary gift.
In 1 Kings 3:12, we read God's promise to Solomon:
“Behold, I give you a wise and discerning mind, so that none like you has
been before you and none like you shall arise after you.”
Solomon’s
wisdom was divinely appointed, surpassing all others before and after. If we
truly believe this, perhaps we should pause before putting too much stock in
modern ideas and instead turn our attention to what Solomon had to say,
especially when it comes to matters that affect our eternity.
There’s a
verse that powerfully reinforces this:
“Let God be true, and every man a liar.” (Romans 3:4)
Solomon’s
final thoughts, written in Ecclesiastes, are as relevant today as ever:
“My son, beware of anything beyond these. Of making many books there is no
end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh. The end of the matter; all has
been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of
man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing,
whether good or evil.” (Ecclesiastes 12:12-14)
In a world
flooded with opinions and philosophies, we often find ourselves chasing
knowledge that lacks the stamp of divine truth. Much of today’s wisdom is
rooted in humanism—ideas that elevate man rather than God. But Scripture
reminds us that we are all born into sin. Even after salvation, our old nature
continues to battle for dominance. That’s why our minds must be continually
renewed and transformed through the Word of God (Romans 12:2).
The Bible is not optional—it’s the yardstick against which we must
measure our lives.
Any other
path will inevitably lead us astray. So let this be your starting point: “Let
God be true and every man a liar.” You will never go wrong by holding
Scripture as your final authority. Push back against it, and you do so at your
own peril.
But what
happens when the teachings of Scripture clash with your current lifestyle? What
if obeying God means discomfort or personal sacrifice? Even then, we are called
to submit to His Word. God is the Creator; we are His creation. The moment we
try to become the authors of our own truth, we lose our way.
Consider
Paul’s words in Ephesians 5:24:
“Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in
everything to their husbands.”
This verse isn’t about conditional obedience. If a husband falls short in love,
that’s his failure, not hers. And the same principle applies in reverse:
husbands are called to love their wives as Christ loves the Church, even if
they face resistance. Our role is to be faithful to God’s commands regardless
of others’ responses.
If we apply
that kind of faithful obedience to all of Scripture, we will be better prepared
for the day we stand before God.
The Word of God is our final authority. Nothing more. Nothing less. Period.
It’s time
to inspect the foundations of our lives. Are we building on rock or sand? If
renovation is needed, then let’s rebuild—whatever it takes to please our
Heavenly Father.
Signing off,
Tyrone
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