1 Kings 10, 11 [The Message]

Solomon’s wisdom and wealth were like no other king. The Queen of Sheba verified that every glowing report of Solomon’s greatness was indeed true. His life was the ultimate of luxury, order, and influence.

Yet, in spite of his fame and success, he himself declared it all VANITY.

When we hear of the conclusion of the lives of great men, we never hear that their pursuit of life’s best was ever worth it. Steve Jobs of Apple deeply regrets not spending more time with his children and neglecting his health. Bill Gates regrets not being more grateful for his wife. Time and again we hear of very wealthy persons who say they found NO PLEASURE in all their belongings. So, what’s the formula for a rewarding life?

He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? [Micah 6:8]

For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? [Mark 8:36]