Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—1 Kings 3:16-28
by: Gabrielle Watt.
Have you ever had to use unconventional ways of dealing with a situation? At first, one might think Solomon’s solution to the two women’s disagreement was either cruel or insane—or both. Cutting the child in half would result in a dead baby and two unhappy women instead of just one. However, at times, the most unorthodox methods are the best ways to approach a difficult situation. Solomon’s wise solution revealed the real mother. It also showed the people of Israel that through the wisdom given him by God, Solomon was capable to fairly deal with tough circumstances and justly rule as their leader.