8. Live Generously A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25 ( NIV) Generous– liberal in giving King Solomon was a generous man. He was not generous simply because he was the wealthiest man, his generosity started before he received immense wealth. Read More
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10 Lessons from the World’s Wealthiest and Wisest Man VII
7. Mentorship is not Imitation Mentor: an experienced and trusted person who gives another person advice and help, over a period of time. King Solomon had a mentor in his father, King David. Having grown up in the palace, King Solomon was privy to the responsibilities of the throne. He must have watched his father Read More
10 Lessons from the World’s Wealthiest and Wisest Man VI
6. No Man is an Island King Solomon was personally given by God the promise of immense wealth and wisdom (2 Chronicles 1:11-12). No one else was present when this promise was made to him, yet its manifestation was dependent on his decision to surround himself with the right people. King Solomon understood a principle, Read More
10 Lessons from the World’s Wealthiest and Wisest Man V
5. You Have to Work I have come to learn that the people who succeed in life are those who do what they were created to do. At the very core of our existence, we were created to work. Therefore, if you want to be successful, you have to work. The LORD God took the Read More
10 Lessons from the World’s Wealthiest and Wisest Man IV
4. Diversify, Diversify, Diversify! God promised King Solomon wealth ( see 2 Chronicles 1: 11-12). As the king of Israel, Solomon was entitled to the taxes of the land. He could have relied solely on those taxes as his source of wealth. After all, he had the power to increase them at will. But he Read More
10 Lessons from the World’s Wealthiest and Wisest Man III
3. A Lesson in Humility Humility: freedom from pride or arrogance When God gave Solomon a blank cheque to ask for whatever he wanted, Solomon asked for wisdom. As we have previously seen, this request led to incomprehensible wealth. What has always stood out for me about his request is how wise it was. You Read More
10 Lessons from the World’s Wealthiest and Wisest Man II
2. Know and Accept Who You Are As King David progressed in age, there was a tussle for his throne. His sons Absalom ( 2 Samuel 15) and Adonijah ( 1Kings 1) made attempts to succeed their father’s throne. From a human standpoint, they had every right and reason to the throne. However, as far Read More
10 Lessons from the World’s Wealthiest and Wisest Man
Many of us dream of walking in great wealth, while some of us dream of contentment. Whichever side of the scale you fall on, I believe we all have a lot to learn concerning wealth from King Solomon. He who the Lord promised in 1 Kings 3:13 (NIV): Moreover, I will give you what you Read More
The Number 1 Purpose for Wealth
But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today. Deuteronomy 8:18 (NIV) Read More