1 Kings 1:28-53Adonijah’s party was interrupted with news that Solomon had been made king in his place. His first thought was self-protection. For that reason he clung to the altar. If he had been sincere in seeking the LORD’s protection, it would have been demonstrated in his later choices. Solomon was right to say “If he will show himself a worthy man, not one of his hairs shall fall to the earth, but if wickedness is found in him, he shall die”(1 Kings 1:52 ESV). Wisdom renders forgiveness to the penitent, but keeps an eye open because Satan is till at work in this world.
LORD, give us wisdom to deal shrewdly with those who seek our favor.
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