1 Kings 9:1-9The LORD decided to honor Solomon’s prayer dedicating the newly built temple. It is always the sovereign LORD’s prerogative to do so. Yet Solomon did not have carte blanche to do as he pleased. He had to live up to the standard integrity that the LORD accepted, and so did the nation. If ever Solomon or Israel turned away from God and served idols, this blessing and this temple would fall. The Babylonian captivity and the destruction of Solomon’s temple by Nebuchadnezzar would be signs of God’s faithfulness to himself.
LORD, help us to live up to your standard of integrity, and stay away from other gods.
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