There is Nothing New Under the Sun: Learning from King Solomon

Excerpt from an article written for Machias Valley Baptist Church:

My heart sank as I read the words on my phone. My social media feed relayed the news of yet another prominent Christian leader confessing long-hidden sin.  Over the past several years, a litany of famous pastors and leaders have fallen into grievous sin, calling into question their years of ministry.  As I read the article, I wondered how and why this happened to a well-known Christian influencer.

Yet if we are honest about our own indwelling sin, we realize none of us are immune.  And though we may react with shock to the sins and brokenness of leaders around us, the Bible tells us “there is nothing new under the sun” (Ecclesiastes 1:9). Ironically, these words from the book of Ecclesiastes were penned by a man with a similar story to the one in my newsfeed – King Solomon.  When I struggle to understand why God chose Solomon to write Scripture, He reminds me that He is the ultimate Author.  Solomon was simply an instrument in His hands.

The Bible tells us that “everything that was written in the past was written to teach us.” (Romans 15:4) As we look at King Solomon’s life, we can learn how to enjoy God’s abundant blessings and guard against falling into life-altering sin.

You can read the entire article here.