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BIBLICAL EXAMINATION OF SUCCESS

When King David was about to die, he gave his son, Solomon the following advice: “Do what the lord your God commands and follow his teachings. Obey everything written in the Law of Moses. Then you will be a success, No matter what you do or where you go” 1 king 2:3 CEV) Notice that David didn’t tell his son together wealth from other lands, or to defect his enemies in battle. Instead his formula for success was to follow God and obey him. When Solomon became king, he didn’t ask the lord for wealth and power, but for widow and discernment in order to lead God’s people. God was pleased by this request and granted it, giving Solomon a wise and understanding heart, more than any man had ever had before .the also gave Solomon the things he didn’t as for –Riches and honor among men 1 KING 3:1-14. Solomon took his father’s advice to heart at least for most of his reign and reflected on it in his writing in proverbs:” My son do not forget my teaching but let your heart keep my commandment...