Read 1 Kings 11 – 12
For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the Lord his God, as was the heart of David his father. 1 Kings 11:3 KJV
Are you as shocked as I am by the actions of Solomon? We are told when he became old his heart was turned to other gods. Let me add quickly however, his sin problem did not begin with old age. It happened throughout his life one wife at a time. It was not possible for him to take 1000 foreign women into his life without being distracted from his relationship with God. Regardless of what kind of sin we are talking about, if it is not dealt with early, it adds up and eventually takes its toll. Solomon had a sin problem once he took his second wife, and in direct disobedience to God he kept adding to it until his sin had completely stolen his heart from God. Solomon’s apostasy occurred in old age because of a lifetime of sin. Left unchecked, sin will always do that. With all the advantages Solomon enjoyed in his relationship with God what a sad finish to his life!
Lord, I understand it is the decisions I make now that will effect the decisions I make in my relationship with You later. Help me be faithful now that I might continue faithfully with You later.
