Today, we read the counsel of King Lemuel's mother which he received is passing down to his sons. It is believed commonly that King Lemuel is really King Solomon ("Lemuel" meaning "To God" or "For God"). If this is the case, then these words of wisdom are from Bathsheba to Solomon.
She exhorts her son the king to rule his kingdom properly in two main areas:
#1 To abstain from reckless sin (adultery/fornication and drunkenness).
#2 To help the helpless (the dying, hurting, disabled, poor and needy).
These exhortations are good for all of us to heed, especially those in leadership.
We should ask ourselves if there is any sin in our lives which is keeping us from fulfilling our God-given responsibilities. And, we should evaluate whether our leadership is blessing those who are truly destitute, or if it is neglecting them.
A good leader will allow himself or herself to lead effectively by being blameless and by ensuring that those who need our protection the most are safe and enabled to freely establish themselves by working hard (to whatever extent they are able) and by loving others around them.
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