Largeness of heart

[Susanne]

I Kings 4:29 “And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart…”

Matthew Henry in his commentary says the following which hits the mark: “Note, It is very desirable that those who have large gifts of any kind should have large hearts to use them for the good of others; and this is from the hand of God.”

It reminds me of Romans 8:28: “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”

One can have all the degrees or talents in the world and be called “brilliant”–but if he has no love of God, it is not worth much for the good of mankind, and can have quite the opposite effect.

Matthew Henry continues:

“Solomon’s court was the staple of learning, and the rendezvous of philosophers, that is, the lovers of wisdom, who all came to light their candle at his lamp and to borrow from him. Let those who magnify the modern learning above that of the ancients produce such a treasure of knowledge any where in these latter ages as that was which Solomon was master of; yet this puts an honour upon human learning, that Solomon was praised for it, and recommends it to the great men of the earth, as well worthy their diligent search. But, Lastly, Solomon was, herein, a type of Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, and hidden for use; for he is made of God to us wisdom.”

I love that phrase, “for he is made of God to us wisdom.”

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