“Please make me wise and teach me the difference between right and wrong.” (1 Kings 3:9)

Solomon never asked God for longevity or wealth. He only asked for wisdom, so that he could discern between good and evil.

Recorded in the First Book of Kings is a classical example of how King Solomon brought justice to his people. At the time there were two women, each of whom had recently given birth to a child. Unfortunately, one of the children died. Consequently, the two women tangled into a heated debate, with both claiming their motherhood over the living child. Then King Solomon said, “Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one and half to the other.” One of the women begged to King Solomon, “Give her the living child, and by no means put him to death.” This response clearly showed which woman was the mother of the living child.
After the ascension of Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit descended into the hearts of the apostles, helping them to retain the faith and loyalty to God under adverse circumstances. Today, the Holy Spirit continues to work among us. At times when we graciously love and help one another, the Holy Spirit would certainly be filled in our hearts.