(TEXT : 1 Kings 11:1 But king Solomon loved many strange women, together with the daughter of Pharaoh, women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Zidonians, and Hittites;
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So far, we have seen Solomon being married to the daughter of Pharaoh as the first, error; second, him building a house for her in Zion; and thirdly, him giving Hiram (the Gentile) twenty cities, and among was designated headquarters for our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we want to see the fourth error king Solomon committed and how serious this is and even to the present believers. We have already heard of the multiplication of sliver and gold (10:14-25), in defiance of Deuteronomy 17:17, and of the multiplication of horses (10:27-29), in disregard of Deuteronomy 17:16; we now read how the ruin of this great prince was completed by the multiplication of wives, and heathen wives at that. I think it very foolish of Solomon to have (1,000 women) that separated and allocated to him only. I know so philosophers or an eclectic people would say, but God “gave him wisdom?” Yes, God did. But it is one thing for God to give you wisdom, it is another thing for you to depend on Him on how to use it in a “Godly manners.” Every single man should understand “the power of a woman.” God gave only one Eve to Adam in the Garden of Eden, unfortunately, Adam couldn’t control just “a single woman;” not to talk more of a king who thinks he will control (1,000 women) in his kingdom. That King is already a fool; and that same foolishness will lead him out of God’s plans and will for him and for his kingdom.
In addition, 1 Kings 11:2-3 Of the nations concerning which the LORD said unto the children of Israel, Ye shall not go in to them, neither shall they come in unto you: for surely they will turn away your heart after their gods: Solomon clave unto these in love. And he had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines: and his wives turned away his heart.
To disobey the Word of God is to invite disaster. Why? Past blessings from God, even though of tremendous import at that time, will not suffer for today’s journey. There must ever be fresh revelations. Due to Solomon’s backsliding, there were no fresh revelations. The great gift of wisdom did not deter Solomon’s transgressions. Such cannot take the place of a constant day-by-day walk of holiness and humility before the Lord. As well, pride played its part, and probably the biggest part. All of this shows us that believers do not fare too very well in a life of blessings only. These tend to take their eyes off God, and onto themselves.
Finally, 1 Kings 11:4-6 For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as was the heart of David his father. For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, and after Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites. And Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not fully after the LORD, as did David his father.
Self-righteousness could never understand this statement, especially due to the fact of the horrid sin of David with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband, Uriah. David failed in many other areas, as well; however, his heart was perfect toward God, because he always took these terrible sin to God for example: (Psalm 51). Moreover, David suffered terribly for these sins, which is always the case with sin. There is no sadder picture in the Bible than that of Solomon’s fall. His extraordinary gift of wisdom did not save him from disobedience to the Law of God. His neglect of that Law, and his loss of the fellowship of God which gives power to it, opened the door wide to entrance of every form of evil. Had he clung to Sacred Scriptures, how bright would have been his life. He was probably about 50 years of age when he apostatized.
At 50 years, Solomon was supposed to start enjoying life and all the blessings God had given him; but unfortunately, that marked the beginning of the ending of a great king in the entire Israel. One thing will surely make a man to fall, but this kind of fall of King Solomon, it’s a very stupid one. You are a pastor or a G.O married with children, and you are still sleeping around with everything and everyone under the skirt or trouser; you are wasting God’s Grace upon your life. A believer that cannot control the lust of the flesh, eyes and pride; will end up been controlled by demons. In King Solomon alone, all these lusts were found in him: (lust of the flesh, eyes, and pride of life). Jesus overcame all the three temptations, as believers, we are expected to overcome too.
Matthew 4:1, 3, 6, 9 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.
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