Breaking God's Clear Instructions
I know when my children would come to me, and I would explain to them what they needed to do, I was always as clear as possible. Then, if they failed to obey, I would ask them to tell me what I had told them to make sure they understood. Then, if they still did not obey, I would have to punish them pretty severely because of their disobedience. I believe that is what God does for us in several different ways. Once we know His will, we are accountable to Him to keep it faithfully. Solomon became king of Israel after his father David. God came to him and repeated His will for him several times. (II Chronicles 7:17,18) God told him that if he would follow Him as David his father had done, obeying all of His commands, decrees, and regulations, then He would establish the throne of his dynasty. He promised David that one of his descendants would always rule over Israel, if they obeyed the Lord. However, Solomon sinned terribly, even though He knew better. This is a warning for us, too....