DECEMBER 28 1 Kings 11:9-13

THE CONSEQUENCE OF SOLOMON’S SIN

The LORD God of Israel blessed Solomon richly with wisdom, riches and honour. The LORD also appeared to him twice to command him to walk in His ways. But Solomon did not keep God’s commands. He did evil in the sight of God - loved many forbidden, and worse, brought their foreign gods to Jerusalem. He even built altars for their idols and worshipped them. As king, Solomon’s actions were terrible examples and he deserved to be punished severely.

Out of the Ten Commandments, how many did Solomon break?
Please circle the commandments that Solomon broke.

 
There are consequences to our sins. For example, cheating in exams will cost you an immediate failure, and telling lies will result in punishment by your teachers or parents. Even if the consequences do not come immediately, be sure that your sin will find you out. Sometimes I think that I can escape without anyone knowing, but it’s no use hiding because God will eventually reveal the sins, and I have to suffer the consequences. 

Use the Ten Commandments above to honestly reflect on your life too. If you have been sinning against the LORD, confess your sins to Him. The consequences still remain, but we must confess and get right with the LORD. Part of true repentance is the willingness to suffer the consequences of our sins.

Thought: Am I taking God’s grace and mercy for granted?
Prayer: Father in heaven, I confess that I have sinned against You. It is of Your mercies that I am not consumed, because Your compassions fail not. Grant me the joy of salvation, and a greater love and obedience towards You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.