2 Chronicles 9 -- Where Is That Wisdom?

Solomon’s great wisdom was not paired with great judgment, and as a result, he made many poor decisions that led the nation to the brink of disaster.  God intended for Jerusalem to be a city on a hill, shining the light of God’s glory to draw other nations to Him.  Yet the Jews were also to be separated from the sins of those nations.

Despite knowing the restrictions God had placed on Israel’s kings, Solomon dove right in, collecting horses, chariots, and wives from Egypt.  In this, my commentary said that he disobeyed God’s Word.  He then ignored God’s warning.  He resisted God’s discipline, and he opposed God’s servant.  “Solomon didn’t have David’s sincere heart and broken spirit of repentance.  The grandeur of the kingdom and not the glory of the Lord was what motivated Solomon’s life … Solomon imported the wives, the wives imported the gods; Solomon tolerated it, encouraged it, built places of worship for these idolaters.  What can you expect the people to do but follow along?”

Father God, help me not to do the same.  Don’t let me tolerate wrongdoing.  Give me strength and wisdom to step up and speak out.  Forgive me for times I’ve failed to do this.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford