Was King Solomon a Jerk? (Revisited)

 

I read a post today of a male blogger who divulged his manly advice to women in a blog titled Is This Why Women Fall for Jerks.

King Solomon, Woman Ruling Over Men (u/d)

Do women ever become anxious being the boss over men?

Today, as was 3000 years ago, women leaders may have felt personal anxiety of assuming roles of leadership which included having authority over men. 

King Solomon, Political Promises Barometer

Whenever I hear a politician make a promise, a certain proverb comes to mind.

King Solomon, Why God Created Us, Post One

Someone once said the reason God created us was because He loves to hear a good story. Will our story be pleasing to Him?

King Solomon on Why God Created Us (u/d)

 

Why did God create us?

King Solomon, Wise Women (u/d)

How would you interpret the meaning of this ancient wise saying? “A bitch in her search for food gave birth to a poor litter.”

King Solomon on Why God Created Us

 

Why did God create us?

King Solomon, Cat Paws, Dog Vomit

 

Why aren’t neighboring Arabs countries sending their ground troops to war against ISIS in Iraq and Syria?

King Solomon’s Kiss

 

What is the truth about rumors that King Solomon was transsexual?

King Solomon on Benevolence of Friends

 

I read this morning a young woman’s blog about abuse victims.  Her Gravatar picture shows a smiling very attractive young woman along with this statement. “I am a Christian, a survivor of abuse and a voice for the victims.”

King Solomon’s Advice for Obsessive Parents and Political Leaders

Parents and Politicians obsess with worry about relationships. Parents are concerned about teaching and controlling their children. Politicians are concerned about what to do or say so as not to alienate their party or voter base. 

King Solomon’s Thoughts about a Hypocrite’s Triumphant Walk

 

We read and hear news about various human failings and evil conduct exposed about people we may have held in high esteem. We may have admired them for the reputations they achieved because of what they said or did for the good or betterment of their communities, or as representatives of political, charitable, or religious organizations.

King Solomon and Creative Writers

 

Every creative writer in time may have tried to use his or her words to create a perfect image for a reader to envision. Whether writing to impact a powerful message or an elegant story to interest the reader, the words must balance in order to effectively express the message. Every writer also has a fond memory of a teacher or mentor who impacted or helped them in their youth or writing endeavor. King Solomon, 3000 years ago, wrote two proverb verses about these relationships.

In my novel, I used his two verses to give special thanks to my mentors and have added the following excerpt to explain additional interpretations of the meanings of these two verses. The novel is a contemporary application of a story form to promote understanding of proverbs and ancient wise sayings in relation to our modern times.

King Solomon’s Caution About Giving Endlessly

 

In my earlier blog posting titled King Solomon and Sharing Wealth, I surmised King Solomon’s views why the rich should share their wealth with the poor. Many liberal politicians may believe this is best achieved through taxation. However, many rich taxpayers do not believe they should share their wealth with the non-deserving. I surmised in a novel what King Solomon may have advised the Queen of Sheba in regards to this subject based on his proverb. The novel is a contemporary application of a story form to promote understanding of proverbs and ancient wise sayings in relation to our modern times.