Quiet Time Notes

Self-Fulfilling

When Rehobam was firmly established and strong, he abandoned the Law of the Lord - 2 Chronicles 12:1

There is a lot self-help books and programs teaching we can find fulfillment in our stength, mind, and soul

True fulfillment and strength is found walking closely with God and humbly obeying his commands

Rehoboam took a good look at all he had accomplished and becamse self-satisfied and abandoned God

He crowded out God's place in his heart

Rehoboam leading the way:

• Judah slipped away from God
• Kingdom was nearly destroyed by Egypt
• Had no choice of surrender to Shishak
• Holy temple was ransacked
• Judah became servants of Egypt

Rehoboam failed as a leader and as a man of God because he found strength and satisfaction in his own accomplishments