How Jesse Raised David to Raise Solomon

 

[image error]We have Proverbs because of... Jesse? What a cool legacy we can leave!

When God asked Solomon what he wanted.

Would he have chosen wisdom if David hadn't taught him to pursue it from birth?

Would David had taught Solomon about wisdom if he hadn't been taught it from his dad Jesse?

Verses 3-4 show how the teaching was passed down. Makes me wonder what kind of a legacy we will leave!

Pr 4:1 (NLT) My children, listen when your father corrects you. Pay attention and learn good judgment, 2 for I am giving you good guidance. Don’t turn away from my instructions. 3 For I, too, was once my father’s son, tenderly loved as my mother’s only child. 4 My father taught me, “Take my words to heart. Follow my commands, and you will live. 5 Get wisdom; develop good judgment. Don’t forget my words or turn away from them. 6 Don’t turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you. Love her, and she will guard you. 7 Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment. 8 If you prize wisdom, she will make you great. Embrace her, and she will honor you. 9 She will place a lovely wreath on your head; she will present you with a beautiful crown.”