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1 Kings 3:26 (5/19/16)

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May 19, 2016 • Benham Brothers

• 1 Kings 2:2 - David encouraged Solomon to act like a man - this kills the gender debate.
• God makes us who we are - we just need to be that person.
• So what does a real man do? He relies on God, just as Solomon did when he asked for wisdom.
• Solomon's first test to show his wisdom was with two women fighting over a baby.
• When the SWORD entered the equation, we see Two Perspectives:
• 1) Solomon's perspective - the sword represented discernment.
• Solomon needed to distinguish between who was right and who was wrong.
• The sword penetrates, pierces, and divides - it reveals the real from the fake.
• God's Word is our sword and we must use it to discern good from evil.
• 2) The women's perspective - the sword represented death.
• One woman grew harder and one woman softer.
• The fake mom wanted to kill the baby to appease her selfishness.
• The real mom was willing to let go of what she had, whatever the cost.
• Look at today - do we use God’s Word? How do people respond to it?
• The real from the fake are put to the test - who will stay true whatever the cost?