How can we ensure our actions align with God's will, unlike Jeroboam's? Jeroboam’s Example: A Warning for Our Walk “For when He had torn Israel from the house of David, they made Jeroboam son of Nebat king. Then Jeroboam led Israel away from the LORD and caused them to commit a great sin.” (2 Kings 17:21) Where Jeroboam Went Wrong • Reimagined worship on his own terms (1 Kings 12:28–31) • Rejected God-given leadership structures (1 Kings 12:27) • Ignored prophetic correction (1 Kings 13:1–10) • Trusted political strategy over covenant faithfulness Principles for Aligning Our Actions with God’s Will • Saturate your heart with Scripture – “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth…” (Joshua 1:8) – “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105) • Seek the Lord first in every decision – “Trust in the LORD with all your heart… He will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5–6) – “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God.” (James 1:5) • Obey promptly, even in small matters – “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” (John 14:15) – “Whoever is faithful in very little is also faithful in much.” (Luke 16:10) • Guard against self-made worship and traditions – “God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:24) – “Let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe.” (Hebrews 12:28–29) • Cultivate humility and dependence on God – “Pride goes before destruction.” (Proverbs 16:18) – “Let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.” (1 Corinthians 10:12) • Stay accountable within a godly community – “Let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.” (Hebrews 10:24–25) – “He who walks with the wise grows wise.” (Proverbs 13:20) • Practice swift, sincere repentance – “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive.” (1 John 1:9) – “A broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.” (Psalm 51:17) Putting It into Daily Motion • Begin each morning with a brief passage and ask, “What clear command or promise guides today’s steps?” • Before major choices, pause and run them through Scripture’s filter rather than personal preference. • Share your plans with a mature believer who will lovingly challenge anything misaligned with God’s Word. • End each day with honest reflection: note obeyed promptings, confess missteps, thank God for grace. |
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