King Solomon, the wisest man that ever lived and ever will live (1 Kings 3:12, HCSB). Though King Solomon was wise spiritually; his flesh was weak and foolish. Solomon was granted discernment and was granted a wise and understanding heart (1 Kings 3: 10-12, HCSB). The Bible clearly states, the Lord gave him a wise heart. His spirit man understood far beyond his years and was able to rule fairly and just. "God gave [him] great insight, and understanding as vast as the sand on the seashore" (1 Kings 4:29, HCSB). However, he separated his flesh and spirit and did not work hard enough to try to make himself fully spirit lead. Thus separating his wise spirit and his foolish flesh. In 1 Kings 11 it chronicles Solomon's downfall and his love for foreign
