210.2: 1 Kings 12: Foolish and Selfish Kings Destroy a United Israel

<p>Now that we’ve completed the Book of &nbsp;Ecclesiastes — Solomon’s wise insights on life — we return to the &nbsp;history of the Israelites. It’s ironic that the story jumps from wisdom &nbsp;to foolishness so drastically. We’ll see that when leadership is &nbsp;motivated by selfishness, which overrides wisdom, it only leads to &nbsp;destruction.</p> <p>We need to go back to the end of 1 Kings 11 to recap on how this whole mess started. Let’s dig in…</p> <p><a href="https://giselleaguiar.com/2021/10/02/1-kings-12-foolish-and-selfish-kings-destroy-a-united-israel/" target="_blank"><em><strong>Keep reading in my blog where there are links to dig deeper and watch the special music videos at the bottom….</strong></em></a></p> <p>It’s time to GET RIGHT WITH GOD!</p> <p>Are you ready to meet God today? You may just meet God today!</p> <p>If you want to reap all the benefits of salvation including the 1-way, non-stop ticket to Heaven then…</p> <p><em><strong>Believe. Repent. Be Baptized. Receive the Holy Spirit.</strong></em></p> <p>Pray this prayer humbly and wholeheartedly…</p> <p>“Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. Please forgive me. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and my life to you. I confess You as my personal Lord and Savior. I surrender my whole life to you and I will follow you for the rest of my life. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me. In Jesus' name, Amen.”</p> <p>Or visit: <a href="https://giselleaguiar.com/how-to-invite-jesus-into-your-heart/">https://giselleaguiar.com/how-to-invite-jesus-into-your-heart/</a></p> <p>This is a daily podcast, published each evening.</p> <p>Subscribe button so can get to know God.</p> <p>And please share this with your friends.</p> <p><em><strong>Soli Deo Gloria — To God Alone Be the Glory!</strong></em></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seek-the-truth/message