Written by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha
King Solomon was feared and respected in the land of
Israel because he administered justice in the land. It is significant to note
that King Solomon’s ability to administer justice in the land was on account of
the wisdom of God in him. On his own, Solomon would not have been able to
administer justice in the land. But because Solomon had earlier on asked God
for wisdom; an understanding heart to judge the people of God so that he would
be able to discern between good and evil; he was able to administer justice in
the land. The Bible records that the request of Solomon pleased the Lord and
God Who always exceeds the expectations of His loved ones gave Solomon
additional blessings. Please see 1st Kings Chapter 3 verses 1 to 28,
take note of verses 9 to 14, 27 to 28 and Ephesians Chapter 3 verse 20.
The example of Solomon implies that the
administration of justice in any land is pivotal and therefore a critical
factor of peace, economic prosperity, infrastructural and human capacity
development in the land. That explains why the mother of King Lemuel counseled
King Lemuel to avoid promiscuity and intoxicating drink so that he would give
prime attention to the law; he would not forget the law and pervert justice in
the land. She further counseled him to speak for the speechless, the voiceless
and vulnerable in the society; judge righteously and plead the cause of the
poor and needy in the land. Please see Proverbs Chapter 31 verses 1 to 9. This
counsel is very significant for anyone who aspires to lead over people. This is
because justice is a firm ladder for leading successfully and living a legacy
of peace, economic prosperity and happiness in the land.
