“If we stay close to the Lord through His Word, then we will not make the same catastrophic mistakes that Solomon did. It’s when we drift away from His Word that we drift away from Him.” — Pastor Robert J. Morgan

Solomon began his reign with great devotion and humility before God. In 1 Kings 3, he asked the Lord for wisdom to govern His people rightly, and God granted it. Under Solomon, Israel reached unprecedented heights of peace, wealth, and influence. Yet, in his later years, Solomon’s heart “was not fully devoted to the Lord his God” (1 Kings 11:4).

When we let go of God’s Word, we slowly drift from His presence and lose sight of His wisdom, as Solomon once did. When we stay rooted in Scripture, our hearts stay near to to the Lord, open to His correction, strengthened by His truth, and steady in His love.

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