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What was the point of the Queen of Sheba coming to visit Solomon? Jesus actually makes a reference to her in the New Testament.
The queen of the south will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and look—something greater than Solomon is here!
Matthew 12:42 HCSB
A simple way to sum up this statement is, greater revelation requires greater condemnation. The queen made a statement of faith about the Lord, but we have no idea if this was a casual observation or a proclamation of faith. We do know, however, that she traveled about 1200 miles to seek Solomon and observe his way of life. Solomon answered all her questions. She admitted she was surprised at what she found. We can give her credit for seeking, trusting, offering gifts, and her willingness to learn.
Jesus is responding to the Pharisees in Matthew 12, and His message is very bold. If the pagan queen would travel that far to seek a wise man of God, then how much more judgment will come upon the representatives of God who do not seek after the actual Son of God? The Pharisees not only refused to seek Him, but they also plotted to murder Him!
This theme goes right along with James’ warning to those who wish to become teachers.
My friends, not many of you should become teachers. As you know, we teachers will be judged with greater strictness than others.
James 3:1 GNB
Jesus also spoke along these same lines in Luke 12.
But the one who did not know and did things deserving of blows will be beaten lightly. Much will be required of everyone who has been given much. And even more will be expected of the one who has been entrusted with more.
Luke 12:48 HCSB
The moral of the story is that if God has revealed truth to us, we are expected to obey to the best of our ability. If we know God’s will (and we do when we read His Word), then we are responsible to live accordingly.