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  I HAVE ALSO GIVEN THEE THAT WHICH
  by F.B. Meyer
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Summary: F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of seeking God above all
else to receive His abundant blessings and cultivate a godly character.

Topics: "Seeking God", "Spiritual Wealth"
Scripture References: 1 Kings 3:13, Matthew 6:33, Luke 12:15, Galatians 5:22

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F.B. Meyer emphasizes that Solomon's request for an understanding heart
was granted by God, who then generously bestowed upon him additional
blessings such as riches and honor. This reflects the principle that
when we prioritize seeking God and His righteousness, all other needs
will be met abundantly. Meyer warns against valuing earthly possessions
over spiritual wealth, urging believers to focus on their character and
relationship with God rather than material accumulation. He highlights
that true fulfillment comes from knowing God, as all goodness originates
from Him. Ultimately, a believer's life should be characterized by the
fruit of the Spirit, which reflects their true worth.

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I have also given thee that which

thou hast not asked. 1 Kings iii. 13.

THE understanding heart was Solomon's supreme request, and it was given
him before the morning light had broken over Jerusalem. But God did
exceeding abundantly beyond what he asked or thought. Riches and honour,
victory and long life, were thrown in as part of the Divine gift; as
paper and string are given by the tradesmen with the goods we purchase.
It seems as though our Lord's words were anticipated, "Seek first the
kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be
added unto you."

Put first things first. ‑‑ One of the most important lessons
of life is to discern the relative value of the

objects within our reach. The child will take the handful of glass
beads, and leave the heap of diamonds in the rough. It is the terrible
mistake of men that, perplexed by earth's cross‑lights, they put
evil for good and good for evil; they make earth rather than heaven
their centre; time rather than eternity their measurement.

Seek God and all things in Him. ‑‑ Things without God cannot
satisfy the craving of the soul. To know God, and to be known by Him, is
to possess all things. All that is lovely, strong, or right, in any
human being was in the Creator before it entered the creature; having
God, you possess all things in Him.

Be more careful of what you are than what you have. ‑‑ A
man's life consisteth not in the abundance of things that he possesseth;
but in his purity, truth, tenderness, and the properties of his soul.
The fruit of the Spirit must ever be manifest in the life of the
believer ‑‑ "Love, joy, peace, long‑suffering,
gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance."

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/fb-meyer/i-have-also-given-thee-that-which/
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