In what ways can we ensure our actions please God like Azariah's did? Azariah’s Pattern of Pleasing God 2 Kings 15:3 says, “He did what was right in the sight of the LORD, just as his father Amaziah had done.” Azariah’s reign gives a simple yet powerful template for us today. Seek God Wholeheartedly • 2 Chronicles 26:5 records that “as long as he sought the LORD, God made him prosper.” • Daily pursue the Lord in Scripture and prayer before any other agenda. • Prioritize gatherings with believers (Hebrews 10:24-25). Align Every Decision with Scripture • Psalm 119:105—“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” • Weigh plans, relationships, and goals against clear biblical commands. • When the Word speaks, obey without delay (James 1:22). Cultivate Consistent Obedience • John 14:15—“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” • Small acts of faithfulness—honesty at work, purity in thought, kindness at home—please God as much as public victories. • Track His past faithfulness; it fuels present obedience. Eliminate Compromises and Idols • 2 Chronicles 26:16 warns that later pride ruined Azariah; guard against the same slip. • Identify modern “high places” (entertainment, possessions, reputation) and tear them down (1 John 2:15-17). • Replace idols with deliberate worship—singing, gratitude, giving. Stay Humble and Dependent on the Lord • Micah 6:8—“He has shown you, O man, what is good… to walk humbly with your God.” • Recognize every skill, promotion, or victory as God’s gift. • Seek accountability from mature believers who can confront pride early. Surround Yourself with Godly Counsel • Proverbs 13:20—“He who walks with the wise will become wise.” • Invite mentors to speak into finances, parenting, ministry, and personal life. • Listen and adjust; counsel only helps when applied. Persevere to the End • Galatians 6:9—“Let us not grow weary in well-doing.” • Finish well by daily confession, weekly rest, and lifelong teachability. • Keep eternity in view—“Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:21). Following these patterns under the lordship of Christ enables us to walk “right in the sight of the LORD,” just as Azariah did. |
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