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First and Second Kings are historical books that look back on the mistakes of Israel’s kings, noting those who did right in God’s eyes and those who did evil. The Bible presents for us not just lives to follow but it also presents lives to learn from and use as a warning to change our behaviour. The Old Testament story is one of sadness and triumph, promises and exile. And as you read it, you get to know the long-suffering God that continues to walk with his people the whole way through. Jeroboam makes a big mistake and sets up idols in God’s Kingdom that continue for generations to come. As we read this sad story it makes me ask myself: am I living a life that is honouring God? Am I doing the right thing? Do I need to change my ‘evil ways’ and start doing right in God’s eyes? 

Question: Are you living a life that honours God? What can you adjust in your life to go from ‘doing evil’ to ‘doing right’ in God’s eyes?