Solomon's Choice
When God allowed young King Solomon to ask for anything he wanted, what single thing did he ask for?
What is Wisdom?
According to the lesson, wisdom isn't just accumulating knowledge; it’s knowing God's timing to do what with that knowledge?
What is applying it (or making the right decision at the right time)?
Name one of the three negative factors that often driver people's decisions instead of wisdom.
What are Emotions, Circumstances, or Influences?
Who is the "Manufacturer" or "Creator" we must call when we need our spiritual software fixed?
Who is God?
Complete the verse from Proverbs 1:7: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of..."
What is knowledge?
Name two things Solomon could have asked for, but didn't (or that God gave him additionally).
What are riches, the lives of his enemies, or long life/land?
This 9-letter word, that begins with 'R'—meaning deep respect or awe—as the definition that fits best when Proverbs 1:7 speaks of our attitude toward God.
What is Reverence?
Complete the old proverb quoted in the lesson: "Tell me who you walk with, and..."
What is "...I'll tell you who you are"?
In the lesson's opening story, what physical object was the author's son slamming on the floor to try to fix the computer?
What is the keyboard?
According to Proverbs 1:7, who despises wisdom and instruction?
Who are fools?
The term meaning God is "present everywhere at the same time".
What is Omnipresent?
Instead of being terrified of God, this word best describes what "fear of the Lord" truly means.
What is reverence (or awe/respect)?
Making quick choices based on temporary feelings or "inertia" without thinking them through relies on this driver.
What are Emotions?
The author's son was trying to fix a software problem by hammering on this.
What is the hardware?
The wisest man who ever walked the planet and wrote many of the proverbs.
Who is King Solomon?
The theological term used that means God "knows all" or he is 'all knowing'.
What is Omniscient?
Wikipedia defines wisdom as the judicious study and application of this. (Starts with a "K")
What is knowledge?
Allowing your physical environment or where you were raised to dictate your actions refers to this driver.
What are Circumstances?
In the illustration, internal, emotional, or spiritual problems represent software or hardware?
What is Software?
The exact Bible reference (Book, Chapter, and Verse) for the key Scripture of Lesson 1. (The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.)
What is Proverbs 1:7?
The term meaning God is "all-powerful".
What is Omnipotent?
This Old Testament book, is described (in this study) as an eternal book of wisdom for your soul and life.
What is Proverbs?
True or False: Coming from a tough or low-income environment forces a person to make bad choices.
What is False? (The study notes that many people from low-income environments make great decisions, disproving that theory).
Name two external "hardware" solutions people incorrectly use to try to fix internal spiritual problems.
What are people, money, or drugs?
Human beings have limits and bounds, making them "finite," while God is this.
What is Infinite?