Jeroboam, the evil king of Israel after Solomon had died, set up substitute altars and recruited non-Levitical priests whom God had not called. He essentially established a false religion for his subjects. Because of this great sin, setting up idols for Israel for Israel to worship led to his downfall.

Corrupt leaders who displace God with any sort of idol are severely destroying their rule and authority. The single greatest decision a leader can make is to honor the Lord and serve Him according to the principles outlined in God’s Word.

READ/HEAR: 1 Ki. 12,13