Solomon began well but later in life turned to idol worship through the influence of his many foreign wives. God left him on the throne until he died out of tribute to his father, David, but the kingdom was to be given to Rehoboam. Solomon walked away from God’s sovereign protection and blessing.

We often forfeit God’s blessings through our idolatries. The way of a transgressor is hard.

READ/HEAR: 1 Ki  11