Money Madness

The Breakdown of 1 Kings 3:1-14:

1) The to Solomon (Verses 1-5)
2) The from Solomon (Verses 6-9)
3) The for Solomon (Verses 10-14)

1. ‘Money Madness’ can prevent you from God’s .
Verse 9
“So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?”

2. ‘Money Madness’ can prevent you from God.
Verse 10
“The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this.”

3. ‘Money Madness’ can prevent you from God’s .
Verses 11-14
“So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice,  12  I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be.  13  Moreover, I will give you what you have not asked for both wealth and honor—so that in your lifetime you will have no equal among kings. 14) And if you walk in obedience to me and keep my decrees and commands as David your father did, I will give you a long life.”

Discussion Questions:
1. What have you been asking for that pleases God?
2. How does get glory out of what you ask for?
3. How are you promoting God’s purpose?