THE WISDOM MINDSET OF SH’LOMO

Genesis chapter 1













Today we are walking in: THE WISDOM MINDSET OF SH’LOMO







Job 21:14




Therefore they say unto El, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of your ways. IYOV (JOB) 21:14 את CEPHER










KNOWLEDGE







Today we look to the word-KNOWLEDGE- H847 da'ath--knowledge, perception, skill, discernment













The Torah testifies.....................




Genesis 2:9




And out of the ground made Yahuah Elohiym to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil. BERE'SHIYTH (GENESIS) 2:9 את CEPHER







Genesis 2:17




But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, you shall not eat of it: for in the day that you eat thereof you shall surely die. BERE'SHIYTH (GENESIS) 2:17 את CEPHER







Exodus 31:3




And I have filled him with the Ruach Elohiym, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship, SHEMOTH (EXODUS) 31:3 את CEPHER




Exodus 35:31




And he has filled him with the Ruach Elohiym, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship; SHEMOTH (EXODUS) 35:31 את CEPHER




Leviticus 4:23




Or if his sin, wherein he has sinned, come to his knowledge; he shall bring his offering, a kid of the goats, a male without blemish: VAYIQRA (LEVITICUS) 4:23 את CEPHER




Leviticus 4:28




Or if his sin, which he has sinned, come to his knowledge: then he shall bring his offering, a kid of the goats, a female without blemish, for his sin which he has sinned. VAYIQRA (LEVITICUS) 4:28 את CEPHER




Numbers 15:24




Then it shall be, if ought be committed by ignorance without the knowledge of the assembly, that all the assembly shall offer one young bullock for an ascending smoke offering, for a sweet savor unto Yahuah, with his oblation, and his drink offering, according to the manner, and one kid of the goats for a sin offering. BEMIDBAR (NUMBERS) 15:24 את CEPHER




Numbers 24:16




He has said, which heard the words of El, and knew the knowledge of El Elyon, which saw the vision of El Shaddai, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open: BEMIDBAR (NUMBERS) 24:16 את CEPHER




Deuteronomy 1:39




Moreover your little ones, which ye said should be a prey, and your children, which in that day had no knowledge between good and evil, they shall go in thither, and unto them will I give it, and they shall possess it. DEVARIYM (DEUTERONOMY) 1:39 את CEPHER































The prophets proclaim..................




1 Samuel 2:3




Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for Yahuah is an Elohiym of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed. SHEMU'EL RI'SHON (1 SAMUEL) 2:3 את CEPHER




1 Samuel 23:23




See therefore, and take knowledge of all the lurking places where he hides himself, and come ye again to me with the certainty, and I will go with you: and it shall come to pass, if he be in the land, that I will search him out throughout all the thousands of Yahudah. SHEMU'EL RI'SHON (1 SAMUEL) 23:23 את CEPHER
















Nehemiah 10:28

And the rest of the people, the priests, the Leviyiym, the porters, the singers, the Nathiyn, and all they that had separated themselves from the people of the lands unto the Torah of Elohiym, their women, their sons, and their daughters, everyone having knowledge, and having understanding; EZRA V'NECHEMYAHU (NEHEMIAH) 10:28 את CEPHER




Isaiah 8:4




For before the child shall have knowledge to cry, My father, and my mother, the riches of Damascus and the spoil of Shomeron shall be taken away before the king of Ashshur. YESHA'YAHU (ISAIAH) 8:4 את CEPHER




Isaiah 11:9




They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of Yahuah, as the waters cover the sea. YESHA'YAHU (ISAIAH) 11:9 את CEPHER




Isaiah 28:9




Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts. YESHA'YAHU (ISAIAH) 28:9 את CEPHER




Isaiah 32:4




The heart also of the rash shall understand knowledge, and the tongue of the stammerers shall be ready to speak plainly. YESHA'YAHU (ISAIAH) 32:4 את CEPHER







Isaiah 33:6




And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of your times, and strength of yeshu`ah: the fear of Yahuah is his treasure. YESHA'YAHU (ISAIAH) 33:6 את CEPHER




Isaiah 40:14




With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of judgment, and taught him knowledge, and showed to him the way of understanding? YESHA'YAHU (ISAIAH) 40:14 את CEPHER









Jeremiah 3:15




And I will give you pastors according to my heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. YIRMEYAHU (JEREMIAH) 3:15 את CEPHER
















The writings bear witness.............



1 Kings 9:27




And Chiyram sent in the navy his servants, shipmen that had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Shalomah. MELEKIYM RI'SHON (1 KINGS) 9:27 את CEPHER




2 Chronicles 1:10




Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this your people, that is so great? DIVREI HAYAMIYM SHENIY (2 CHRONICLES) 1:10 את CEPHER




2 Chronicles 1:11




And Elohiym said to Shalomah, Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches, wealth, or honor, nor את the life of your enemies, neither yet have asked long life; but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself, that you may judge my people, over whom I have made you king: DIVREI HAYAMIYM SHENIY (2 CHRONICLES) 1:11 את CEPHER




2 Chronicles 1:12




Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto you; and I will give you riches, and wealth, and honor, such as none of the kings have had that have been before you, neither shall there any after you have the like. DIVREI HAYAMIYM SHENIY (2 CHRONICLES) 1:12 את CEPHER




2 Chronicles 8:18




And Churam sent him by the hands of his servants ships, and servants that had knowledge of the sea; and they went with the servants of Shalomah to Ophiyr, and took thence four hundred and fifty talents of gold, and brought them to King Shalomah. DIVREI HAYAMIYM SHENIY (2 CHRONICLES) 8:18 את CEPHER




2 Chronicles 30:22




And Yechizqiyahu spoke comfortably unto all the Leviyiym that taught the good knowledge of Yahuah: and they did eat throughout the feast seven days, offering peace offerings, and making confession to Yahuah Elohiym of their fathers. DIVREI HAYAMIYM SHENIY (2 CHRONICLES) 30:22 את CEPHER




Ruth 2:10




Then she fell on her face, and bowed herself to the ground, and said unto him, Why have I found grace in your eyes, that you should take knowledge of me, seeing I am a stranger? RUTH (RUTH) 2:10 את CEPHER




Ruth 2:19




And her mother in law said unto her, Where have you gleaned today? and where wrought you? blessed be he that did take knowledge of you. And she showed her mother in law את with whom she had wrought, and said, The man's name with whom I wrought today is Bo'az. RUTH (RUTH) 2:19 את CEPHER













Job 34:2




Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge. IYOV (JOB) 34:2 את CEPHER




Psalm 119:66




Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed your commandments. TEHILLIYM (PSALMS) 119:66 את CEPHER




Proverbs 1:7




The fear of Yahuah is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. MISHLEI (PROVERBS) 1:7 את CEPHER









THE WISDOM MINDSET OF SH’LOMO




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INTRODUCTION – THE CRY FOR WISDOM




Beloved, let me take you on a short journey.




Not long ago, I sat with a man whose life had completely fallen apart. He was once a thriving businessman—beautiful home, luxury cars, influence, and respect. From the outside, everything looked successful.




But one decision—just one—set off a chain reaction. He trusted the wrong people. He moved too quickly. He ignored wise counsel. And when I asked him what he wished he had done differently, he didn’t pause. He didn’t hesitate. He said, “I wish I had wisdom.”




Family, how many of us have said those same words after a broken relationship, a failed business deal, or a painful choice?

I wish I had wisdom.




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WHAT WISDOM REALLY IS




Wisdom is not just for professors, theologians, or elders sitting in libraries. Wisdom is for life. It is for your marriage, your finances, your career, your calling.




Wisdom is not knowledge alone.

Wisdom is the divine ability to apply truth correctly—at the right time, in the right way, for the right reason.




And that brings us to the life of a man who asked not for riches, not for revenge, not even for long life. He asked for wisdom.




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THE QUESTION THAT DEFINES THE SERMON




What made Sh’lomo (Solomon) the wisest man who ever lived?

What gave him insight so powerful that kings and rulers traveled miles just to hear him speak?

Why did the Queen of Sheba journey to test his understanding?




The answer is found in a quiet, sacred moment between Sh’lomo and YAHUAH, recorded in 1 M’lakhiym (1 Kings) 3:5–14.




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THE REQUEST THAT OPENED HEAVEN




Scripture tells us that YAHUAH appeared to Sh’lomo in a dream and said,

“Ask what I shall give thee.”




Sh’lomo did not respond with ambition or ego. He responded with humility and responsibility:




“Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad.”




This response pleased YAHUAH.




Because Sh’lomo asked for wisdom, YAHUAH gave him not only wisdom, but also riches and honor—things he never asked for.




Wisdom first. Everything else followed.




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THE PRINCIPLE OF PRIORITY




Sh’lomo did not receive wisdom because he was already wise.

He received wisdom because he was humble enough to ask.




Leadership without wisdom is dangerous.

Influence without wisdom is destructive.

Success without wisdom is hollow.




Charisma may open doors—but only wisdom keeps them open.




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WISDOM IS STILL AVAILABLE




This moment is not just history. It is an invitation.




When life places decisions before you…

When pressure rises…

When the path forward is unclear…




What are you asking YAHUAH for?




Because Ya’aqov (James) 1:5 declares:

“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of YAHUAH, who gives to all liberally.”




Beloved, wisdom is not withheld.

Wisdom is invited.




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WISDOM VS. KNOWLEDGE




Wisdom is not intelligence.




You can memorize facts, earn degrees, quote statistics—and still make foolish decisions.




Knowledge may build a business.

But wisdom builds a life.




Knowledge knows fire burns.

Wisdom knows when not to touch it.




Mishlei (Proverbs) 4:7 declares:

“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom.”




Not applause.

Not riches.

Wisdom.




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THE COST OF IGNORING WISDOM




Many rise quickly because of talent, only to fall faster because of foolishness.




Marriages collapse not for lack of love, but lack of wisdom.

Careers derail not for lack of skill, but lack of discernment.

Families fracture not for lack of effort, but lack of sound judgment.




Wisdom teaches us when to speak and when to be silent, when to wait and when to walk away.




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THE SOURCE OF SOLOMON’S WISDOM




Sh’lomo’s wisdom did not come from education, experience, or environment.

It came from YAHUAH.




He was young, newly crowned, and overwhelmed by responsibility. And instead of pretending he had it all together, he prayed:




“I cannot lead without You.”




That humility opened heaven.




What YAHUAH gave to Sh’lomo, He offers to us today.




But many do not ask.




We ask for money.

We ask for healing.

We ask for opportunity.




But rarely do we ask for wisdom.




One whisper of wisdom can save years of pain.




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FIVE LIFE-CHANGING PRINCIPLES FROM SH’LOMO




1. THE POWER OF LISTENING




A wise man will hear and increase learning.




Wisdom listens before it speaks.

Listening reveals humility.




Many fall not because they lack intelligence, but because they refuse to listen.




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2. DILIGENCE BRINGS PROMOTION




The hand of the diligent makes rich.




Not the gifted hand.

Not the fast hand.

The faithful hand.




Wisdom does not eliminate work—it directs it.




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3. GUARDING THE HEART




Guard your heart with all diligence, for out of it flow the issues of life.




Unhealed offense derails destiny.

Bitterness poisons discernment.




Forgiveness is not weakness—it is wisdom.




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4. THE POWER OF COUNSEL




In the multitude of counselors, plans are established.




Wisdom does not isolate.

Wisdom invites accountability.




Often YAHUAH hides His answer inside someone else’s experience.




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5. THE FEAR OF YAHUAH




The fear of YAHUAH is the beginning of wisdom.




This is not terror—it is reverence.

It is alignment.

It is obedience.




Without reverence, wisdom becomes dangerous.




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SOLOMON’S WARNING: WISDOM WITHOUT OBEDIENCE




Even the wisest man fell.




Sh’lomo did not fall because he lost wisdom.

He fell because he abandoned obedience.




Wisdom without obedience is rebellion.

Knowledge without loyalty becomes a trap.




Success is not sustained by wisdom alone—it is sustained by obedience.




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MODERN APPLICATION




Wisdom today looks like discipline, patience, humility, prayer, and daily dependence on YAHUAH.




Wisdom waits.

Wisdom listens.

Wisdom aligns.




The RUACH HA’QODESH still whispers, “Pause. Pray. Consider.”




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CALL TO REFLECTION




Where have you leaned on your own understanding?

Where have emotions led instead of wisdom?

Where have you rushed instead of prayed?




The invitation remains.




Ask.




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CONGREGATIONAL DECLARATION




I will walk in wisdom.

I will value YAHUAH’s voice above man’s applause.

I choose understanding over impulse.

I grow stronger, wiser, and more focused daily,

in the name of Yahusha Ha’Mashiach. Amein.




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FINAL EXHORTATION




Beloved, you have a Sh’lomo inside you.




You are not too late.

You are not too broken.




Wisdom rewrites stories.




As Qoheleth (Ecclesiastes) 12:13 declares:

“Fear YAHUAH and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.”




Go now—not just inspired, but transformed.

Let wisdom lead you.

Let obedience anchor you.

And let your life testify to the brilliance of YAHUAH.