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DO NOT ABUSE YOUR PRIVELEGE OF PRAYER.

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  The Bible characterizes Solomon as being richer and wiser than any other king and the story of how he came to be so wise is repeated in every generation. Solomon had a dream in which he said the Lord appeared to him and asked “What would you like me to give you?” After thanking God “for letting me succeed my father, David,” he said “give me wisdom I need to rule your people with justice and to know the difference between good and evil.” (I Kings 3:5,7,9)   King Solomon wrote, “Walk prudently when you go to the house of God; and draw near to hear rather than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they do evil.   Do not be rash with your mouth, and let not your heart utter anything hastily before God.   For God is in heaven, and you on earth; Therefore, let your words be few.   For a dream comes through much activity, and a fool’s voice is known by his many words.   (Ecclesiastes 5:1-3) People have this idea that they impress...