Since the fall of Adam, power and money have been big problems. The root of all sin is pride, power, and greed, at any cost! When we remove God from these issues, there is a much higher chance that these things will show up in government and personal lives. As a result, you will see the poor being abused by the powers of the government and special interests.

In this passage, Solomon speaks to this issue of the love of money and power. He wants us to learn some valuable lessons about a world where the Word of God is disregarded.