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Mar 31, 2017
2 min

Breakfast with Solomon - Proverbs 31:3

Proverbs 31:3 "Do not give your strength to women, or your ways to that which destroys kings" Remember that the first part of this proverb is written to those who would be leaders for God. It was written by a king who calls himself Lemuel, which is "for God." He was a man who saw that God had called him to leadership and was recording the best advice he received as a child. It was from his mother and was either God-breathed from her or God-breathed in his recollection or God-

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Dr. Stieglitz

Mar 25, 2017
1 min

Breakfast with Solomon - Proverbs 25:3

Proverbs 25:3 "As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, so the heart of kings is unsearchable" This is a very interesting proverb about leadership. It suggests that no one can know for certain what the soul of the leader will do for the soul is unsearchable. It is not predictable. It could also suggest that any leader is capable of that which is shocking and unexpected – both for good and for bad. This is an interesting proverb about the depth of a person and especi

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Dr. Stieglitz

Mar 23, 2017
4 min

Breakfast with Solomon - Proverbs 23:3

Proverbs 23:3 "Do not desire his delicacies, for it is deceptive food" There are two fascinating directions that this proverb could refer to. This could be an interesting study in nutrition and gluttony. Or this proverb could be a warning of the dangers of the plastic life of power, prestige, and fame. do not desire his delicacies The real warning comes against desiring the food of this ruler. What is the food of the ruler? It could be the actual food of a rich, powerful lead

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Dr. Stieglitz

Mar 20, 2017
2 min

Breakfast with Solomon - Proverbs 20:3

Proverbs 20:3 "Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, but any fool will quarrel" This passage is a continuation of the idea discussed in the previous verse (20:2): the anger of the leader. The fool is the person who just constantly needs to point out the other point of view; who needs to be right; who needs to be noticed even when it is not helpful to be right. When you do not have to cross swords or expectations with those around you, then you would be wise to avoid

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Dr. Stieglitz

Mar 16, 2017
3 min

Breakfast with Solomon - Proverbs 16:3

Proverbs 16:3 "Commit your works to the Lord and your plans will be established" Commit is the word roll or we might say have God evaluate as well as make sure that He has approved and or has your permission to shut down these plans. The idea seems to be that if you do not put your plans in the hands of or through the approval system of the Lord, then they will never really be solid; they will remain fluid and slippery. Also, why would you want to work really hard on a set of

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Dr. Stieglitz

Mar 3, 2017
5 min

Breakfast with Solomon - Proverbs 30:2

Proverbs 30:2 Surely I am more stupid than any man, and I do not have the understanding of a man. The writer, Agur, is trying to get people to understand the immensity of God. This verse is either a display of humility before God or a desire to draw in those who are proud and think they know a thing or two. The word translated stupid in the NASB is the Hebrew word baar which is "brutish person or dull." The word is used five times in the Psalms and Proverbs. In Psalm 73:22, i

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Dr. Stieglitz

Mar 3, 2017
1 min

Breakfast with Solomon - Proverbs 29:2

Proverbs 29:2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man rules, people groan. This seems like such an obvious truth – we have all experienced it. Good government is based upon righteous people in government. Great marriages and families are inexplicably bound up in righteous people in the marriages and families. What is amazing about this obvious truth is that it is the churches’ and pastors' jobs to produce the righteous people that do all these

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Dr. Stieglitz

Mar 3, 2017
2 min

Breakfast with Solomon - Proverbs 31:2

Proverbs 31:2 What, O my son? And what, O son of my womb? And what, O son of my vows? This particular verse is a way to get attention and secure interest about the subject of what a good leader does with his authority and influence. Lemuel's mother knew that she had to put deep within her son what was important regarding leadership. She needed to have him understand the basics of servant leadership. Her son would be the key leader over lots of people. She must make sure that

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Dr. Stieglitz

Jan 31, 2017
2 min

Breakfast with Solomon - Proverbs 31:1

PROVERBS 31:1 "The words of King Lemuel, the oracle which his mother taught him" King = leader, authority Lemuel = for God Oracle = a burden or message from God or another spiritual entity that is a spiritual, soul, and even physical weight on your being until you deliver it to the intended parties. This proverb is a burden from God which came to the mother of Lemuel for all those who would be leaders for God. You must understand the way God sees leadership and your responsib

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Dr. Stieglitz

Jan 28, 2017
2 min

Breakfast with Solomon - Proverbs 28:1

PROVERBS 28:1 "The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, but the righteous are bold as a lion" the wicked flee when no one is pursuing Those who live outside of God's moral boundary structure are always in a position in which they could be caught doing something that society finds wrong. Therefore they are ready to take off or scurry away at a moment's notice. They even take off when no one is following them. The word for flee is nus in Hebrew which means to retreat, wander, f

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Dr. Stieglitz

Jan 24, 2017
2 min

Breakfast with Solomon - Proverbs 24:1

PROVERBS 24:1 "Do not be envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them" This is a strong proscription against this behavior. This is the same sentiment that is registered in Psalm 73: I was envious of the wicked until I perceived their end. do not be envious of evil men The word envious is a very strong word. It is translated zeal when directed toward God. Zeal for Thy House has consumed me. Envy when it is directed toward another person's goods. Jealousy when it is directe

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Dr. Stieglitz

Jan 23, 2017
2 min

Breakfast with Solomon - Proverbs 23:1

PROVERBS 23:1 "When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is before you" This proverb teaches conduct around a superior. How are you to act when you are in the presence of a leader above yourself? It clearly follows, as advice, the verse that ends chapter 22. If you are gifted and skilled enough to be noticed by great men or rulers, then be prepared to be ushered into the presence of luxuries and delicacies that will be extremely tempting. This is almost

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Dr. Stieglitz

Jan 21, 2017
3 min

Breakfast with Solomon - Proverbs 21:1

PROVERBS 21:1 "The King's heart is like channels of water in the hand of the Lord. He turns it wherever He wishes" There are a number of observations to make here. the King's heart It is the leader's mind that is being discussed. We must understand that God can redirect the thinking of a leader anytime one of his larger purposes will be served by that redirection. It is a great comfort to realize that when my purposes line up with God's, then He is able to move those in autho

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