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In briefly considering Saul and Solomon, what spiritual hazards should we avoid?
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We should avoid the tendency to place our focus upon our own desires and needs and should keep our focus upon God and pleasing Him. When we keep our focus on God, our own desires will be quenched, and we can please the God we service.
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Pride and idolatry
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Don’t worship people’s opinions over God’s commands, and don’t worship material wealth and use God’s money to buy it. Only worship God.
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Don’t become caught up in our pride, our own abilities or positions of power or influence. Without God’s guidance and help, we are destined to fail. “Do not be conformed to the patterns of this world, but be transformed but the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is …” Rom 12.2
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- Saul ruled for 40 years that had to count for something. He was a bully, but he got the job done. People do not have to like their King, but they must respect them. Solomon was more of a let’s have a good time and get the job done. He was known for being wise but also a slave to sexual desires. Still, he got the job done. Spiritually the Bible has a lot to say about both of them and that speaks volume.
