Although a very rich man, King Solomon valued wisdom and learning more than silver and gold. As his writings in the Book of Proverbs reveal, the King saw little virtue in simply amassing wealth...
Year: 2013
Wealth Has Its Privileges – and Higher Taxes
Although Solomon was a monarch of great wealth and power, and by Biblical accounts, one of the greatest of the ancient Israelite kings, his sayings in the Book of Proverbs suggest that he viewed the...
Five Proverbs For Investing Success
King Solomon’s wisdom on money matters speaks through the ages to modern day investors using Biblical guidelines for making financial decisions. With observations on managing wealth wisely, making...
The Shadow Inventory and Housing Recovery
Among the principles for prosperous living stated by King Solomon in his Book of Proverbs is patience: “A faithful man shall be much praised, but he that maketh hast to be rich, shall not be...
Would Solomon Approve of the Fiscal Cliff Deal?
At the last minute, some lawmakers blinked and others stood firm, and on New Year’s Day, a deal was struck that averted the nation’s headlong rush over the “fiscal cliff.” Although King Solomon’s...
Home Ownership: Not What It Used To Be.
In the Proverbs of Solomon, a house often represents stability, prosperity and right living “Wisdom hath built herself a house, she hath hewn her out seven pillars,” says the King in Proverbs 9:1....
The Fed’s Refinancing Initiative: A Prudent Investment?
One of the cornerstones of Christian investing is prudence, a virtue advocated by King Solomon in many of his Proverbs. As the King says, prudence goes hand in hand with knowledge to lay the...