Choose obedience (8)
“... So give me the wisdom I need to rule your people with justice and to know the difference between good and evil. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?”
The LORD was pleased that Solomon had asked for this, and so he said to him, “Because you have asked for the wisdom to rule justly, instead of long life for yourself or riches or the death of your enemies, I will do what you have asked. I will give you more wisdom and understanding than anyone has ever had before or will ever have again. I will also give you what you have not asked for: all your life you will have wealth and honour, more than that of any other king. And if you obey me and keep my laws and commands, as your father David did, I will give you a long life.”
~ 1 Kings 3.9-14 GNB
Even though the LORD, the God of Israel, had appeared to Solomon twice and had commanded him not to worship foreign gods, Solomon did not obey the LORD, but turned away from him.
So the LORD was angry with Solomon and said to him, “Because you have deliberately broken your covenant with me and disobeyed my commands, I promise that I will take the kingdom away from you and give it to one of your officials. ...”
~ 1 Kings 11.9-11 GNB
Solomon asked for and was granted "wisdom to rule justly". But he chose to disobey the LORD.
Worldly "success" is a scary thing - it can draw me away from the LORD.
Oh Holy Spirit
please help me to always obey
all the time