DECEMBER 28, 1 Kings 11:9-13

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 foreign women, and worst of all, he 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. We may think that we can escape without anyone knowing, but it’s no use hiding because God knows! He will one day reveal all our sins, and we will 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 pray for a repentant heart that seeks Your forgiveness whenever I sin. Help me never to take Your grace for granted. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.