““Show Thyself A Show Thyself A Man”Man”

1 Kings 2:1-31 Kings 2:1-3

David’s Charge To David’s Charge To SolomonSolomon

1 Kings 2:1-31 Kings 2:1-3 Be Strong.Be Strong. Show thyself a man.Show thyself a man. Keep the commandments.Keep the commandments.

Positive AttributesPositive Attributes

Solomon’s humility. 1 Kings 3:5ffSolomon’s humility. 1 Kings 3:5ff

Wisdom of Solomon. 1 Kings 3:16ffWisdom of Solomon. 1 Kings 3:16ff

Positive AttributesPositive Attributes Wealth of Solomon. 1 Kings 4:21; Wealth of Solomon. 1 Kings 4:21;

Note chapter 5Note chapter 5 Vessels of his house, pure gold. Vessels of his house, pure gold.

1 Kings 10:1-13; 211 Kings 10:1-13; 21 Silver like stones. 1 Kings 10:27Silver like stones. 1 Kings 10:27

Seven years to build the temple. Seven years to build the temple. 1 Kings 6:37-38 1 Kings 6:37-38 Over 183,300 Skilled workmen.Over 183,300 Skilled workmen.

Kingdom During Kingdom During The Reign Of The Reign Of

DavidDavid

2 Samuel 8:3; 1 Kings 4:21; cf. Genesis 15:18

Not subject, but subdued.

Not subject, but friendly.

Not subject, but friendly.

Subject.

Subject.

Subject.

Subject.

Subject.

David recovered his dominion to the River.

Lesson 1 Lesson 1 Take Heed To Your Take Heed To Your

CounselorsCounselorsFEAR GODFEAR GOD … …

1. Such is the beginning of knowledge 1. Such is the beginning of knowledge and wisdom. Proverbs 1:7; 9:10and wisdom. Proverbs 1:7; 9:10

2. It will prolong one's days, being a 2. It will prolong one's days, being a fountain of life. Proverbs10:27fountain of life. Proverbs10:27

3. It is the whole meaning of one's 3. It is the whole meaning of one's existence. Eccl. 12:13existence. Eccl. 12:13

Therefore, let the Word of Therefore, let the Word of God be your counselor in life.God be your counselor in life.

Lesson 1 Lesson 1 Take Heed To Your Take Heed To Your

CounselorsCounselorsLISTEN TO YOUR PARENTSLISTEN TO YOUR PARENTS … …

1. Their advice– like graceful ornaments 1. Their advice– like graceful ornaments around your neck. Proverbs 1:8-9around your neck. Proverbs 1:8-9

2. Their advice– guide you through life. 2. Their advice– guide you through life. Proverbs 6:20-22Proverbs 6:20-22

Benefit from the wisdom of Benefit from the wisdom of those more experienced who those more experienced who love you.love you.

Lesson 1 Lesson 1 Take Heed To Your Take Heed To Your

CounselorsCounselorsBEWARE OF EVIL COMPANIONSBEWARE OF EVIL COMPANIONS … …

1. They will entice you to do evil. 1. They will entice you to do evil. Proverbs 1:10-14Proverbs 1:10-14

2. They will only destroy you along with 2. They will only destroy you along with themselves. Proverbs 1:15-19; 13:20themselves. Proverbs 1:15-19; 13:20

Choose your friends carefully, Choose your friends carefully, for evil company can corrupt. for evil company can corrupt. cf. 1 Corinthians 15:33cf. 1 Corinthians 15:33

Lesson 2Lesson 2Take Heed To Your GoalsTake Heed To Your Goals

SEEK WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDINGSEEK WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING … …

1. Seek for wisdom as you would seek for 1. Seek for wisdom as you would seek for silver. Proverbs 2:1-9silver. Proverbs 2:1-9

2. It will protect you from the evil man and 2. It will protect you from the evil man and woman. Proverbs 2:10-22woman. Proverbs 2:10-22

3. It will make you happy. Proverbs 3:13-243. It will make you happy. Proverbs 3:13-24

4. As his own father told Solomon, wisdom is 4. As his own father told Solomon, wisdom is the principle thing. Proverbs 4:7-9the principle thing. Proverbs 4:7-9

Thus godly wisdom should be a Thus godly wisdom should be a priority in life.priority in life.

Lesson 2Lesson 2Take Heed To Your GoalsTake Heed To Your Goals

ACKNOWLEDGE GOD'S ROLE IN YOUR LIFEACKNOWLEDGE GOD'S ROLE IN YOUR LIFE … … 1. Trust in Him and let Him direct your paths. 1. Trust in Him and let Him direct your paths.

Proverbs 3:5-6Proverbs 3:5-6 2. Fear Him, and honor Him with your 2. Fear Him, and honor Him with your

possessions. possessions. Proverbs 3:7-10Proverbs 3:7-10

3. Accept His chastisement in your life. 3. Accept His chastisement in your life. Proverbs 3:11-12Proverbs 3:11-12

4. Let the Lord be your confidence, and He will 4. Let the Lord be your confidence, and He will bless you. Proverbs 3:25-35bless you. Proverbs 3:25-35

As Jesus said, seek first His kingdom As Jesus said, seek first His kingdom and righteousness - cf. Matthew 6:33and righteousness - cf. Matthew 6:33

Lesson3 Lesson3 Take Heed To Your Take Heed To Your

RelationshipsRelationshipsAVOID THE UNGODLY WOMANAVOID THE UNGODLY WOMAN … … 1. The woman who would entice you, but 1. The woman who would entice you, but

destroy you in the end. Proverbs 5:1-14 destroy you in the end. Proverbs 5:1-14 2. The adulteress who would destroy your 2. The adulteress who would destroy your

reputation. Proverbs 6:23-25; cf. verses 27-reputation. Proverbs 6:23-25; cf. verses 27-2828

3. Who destroys even strong men through 3. Who destroys even strong men through her seductions – Proverbs 7:1-27her seductions – Proverbs 7:1-27

A single act of passion can destroy A single act of passion can destroy your life!your life!

Lesson3 Lesson3 Take Heed To Your Take Heed To Your

RelationshipsRelationshipsLOVE YOUR WIFELOVE YOUR WIFE … Note 1 Kings 11 … Note 1 Kings 11 1. Rejoice and be ravished with her love. 1. Rejoice and be ravished with her love.

Proverbs 5:15-19Proverbs 5:15-19 2. The Lord will know those who look 2. The Lord will know those who look

elsewhere for love. Proverbs 5:20-23elsewhere for love. Proverbs 5:20-23 3. Live joyfully with your wife. Ecclesiastes 3. Live joyfully with your wife. Ecclesiastes

9:99:9

Hebrews 13:4 “(Let) marriage (be) Hebrews 13:4 “(Let) marriage (be) had in honor among all, and (let) the had in honor among all, and (let) the bed (be) undefiled: for fornicators and bed (be) undefiled: for fornicators and adulterers God will judge.”adulterers God will judge.”

Lesson 4Lesson 4Take Heed To Your Take Heed To Your

CharacterCharacterDON’T BE LAZYDON’T BE LAZY. .

1. Laziness brings poverty. Proverbs 6:6-11; 10:4; 1. Laziness brings poverty. Proverbs 6:6-11; 10:4; 13:413:4

2. Learn to work. 2. Learn to work. Lamentation 3:27 “It is good for Lamentation 3:27 “It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth.”a man that he bear the yoke in his youth.”

3. 3. Ecclesiastes 9:10 “Whatsoever thy hand Ecclesiastes 9:10 “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do (it) with thy might.”findeth to do, do (it) with thy might.”

Be industrious, avoid debt. cf. Be industrious, avoid debt. cf. Romans 12:11; 13:8; cf. 2 Romans 12:11; 13:8; cf. 2 Thessalonians 3:10Thessalonians 3:10

Lesson 4Lesson 4Take Heed To Your Take Heed To Your

CharacterCharacterKNOW WHAT IS AN ABOMINATIONKNOW WHAT IS AN ABOMINATION … …

1.1. Things God hates. Proverbs Things God hates. Proverbs 6:16-196:16-19

2.2. Even our worship can be an Even our worship can be an abomination. Proverbs 28:9abomination. Proverbs 28:9

We need to know what We need to know what pleases God. Matthew 7:21ffpleases God. Matthew 7:21ff

Conclusion:Conclusion:

Take heedTake heed:: To one's counselors (who will you listen to?)To one's counselors (who will you listen to?) To one's goals (what will you do?)To one's goals (what will you do?) To one's relationships (who will you love?)To one's relationships (who will you love?) To your character (whom will you become?)To your character (whom will you become?)

Show Thyself A Man!Show Thyself A Man!