JULY 2, 1 Kings 16:30-33

All the kings of the northern kingdom of Israel were wicked and did evil in the sight of the Lord. But Ahab did the most evil among them. He actively promoted all forms of idolatry in Israel.

Ahab married Jezebel, the daughter of the pagan king of the Zidonians, named Eth-baal. Ahab followed her in the worship of Baal and all the idols that she had placed rampantly throughout Israel, especially in Samaria, the capital city. Jezebel ambitiously promoted the worship of her idols and idolatry spread throughout the land. Ahab sinned against God. He broke both the First and Second Commandments. He worshipped false gods instead of the true and living God and made all sorts of graven images. These sins of Israel angered God. He sent Prophet Elijah to prophesy a drought over the nation.

What is an idol? It is a statue or object that people bow down to worship or pray to. It also refers to anything or anyone in your life that you love more than God. It could be your computer games, your studies, a friend or a favourite singer or movie star. It is wonderful to memorise the Ten Commandments because it will help us not to sin against God. Do you know them?

It is very clear from Exodus 20:4 that we should not worship idols.

Write this verse down and try to keep it in your heart:
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Thought: God hates idolatry the most.

Prayer: Our Heavenly Father, help us to worship only Thee all our lives. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.