But he did it in order to straighten out this whole matter. Your Majesty is as wise as the angel of God and knows everything that happens."

He lied about me to Your Majesty, but you are like God's angel, so do what seems right to you.

"I agree," Achish replied. "I consider you as loyal as an angel of God. But the other kings have said that you can't go with us into battle.

Fire tests gold and silver; a person's reputation can also be tested.

If you flatter your friends, you set a trap for yourself.

So give me the wisdom I need to rule your people with justice and to know the difference between good and evil. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?"

When the people of Israel heard of Solomon's decision, they were all filled with deep respect for him, because they knew then that God had given him the wisdom to settle disputes fairly.

But you think I am lying--- you think I can't tell right from wrong.

Whoever does not have the Spirit cannot receive the gifts that come from God's Spirit. Such a person really does not understand them, and they seem to be nonsense, because their value can be judged only on a spiritual basis.

Whoever has the Spirit, however, is able to judge the value of everything, but no one is able to judge him.

Solid food, on the other hand, is for adults, who through practice are able to distinguish between good and evil.