Judges 8Gideon refused to be proclaimed king, telling the people that the LORD shall rule over them. But everything he did in later life smacked of apostasy and selfishness.
- His retribution against those cities that did not support him.
- His request for gold to fashion the ephod.
- His illegitimate son whose name meant “my father is king.”
So although he served as deliverer of Israel, his personal life made it possible for Israel to snap back to idolatry and bondage immediately after his death.
LORD, help our leaders to be people of integrity – to stand for you consistently.
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