1 KINGS 11
1 Outline
1 Kings 11 etc.
THE WORLD'S WISEST FOOL
I think that we have all
heard of, or met, intelligent fools.
Often, it is the
intelligent fool who denies the existence of God,
believes in evolution or believes that he can earn his way to Heaven.
An intelligent food is
worse than a wise fool. Wisdom is the right use of intelligence. A person who
uses his intelligence to learn facts and properly use them is indeed wise. But it is possible to be the wisest man who
ever lived and foolishly turn you back on God. Solomon, the wisest man who ever
lived (with the exception of Jesus) did.
Solomon has an important
lesson to teach Christians. It is very easy for us to become spiritually wise
by getting saved and growing in Christ. It is also easy to become foolish by
not following through in our faithfulness to Christ.
PROVIDENTIAL AFFECTION -
2 Samuel 12:24-25
Solomon's father was
King David. His mother was Bathsheba. 2Samuel 11
David had committed adultery
with Bathsheba, had her husband killed, and married her.
Nathan confronted David
and he repented. 2 Samuel 12:1-13, Psalm 51
The child who was a
result of David and Bathsheba's sin, died. 2 Samuel 12:14-23
David and Bathsheba had
another child and God in His graciousness smiled on this child. His name was
Solomon. 2 Samuel 12:24-25
Solomon received
providential affection. All Christians have also received providential
affection.
John
PRIVILEGES ASSIGNED
God appeared to Solomon
twice and answered His prayers. 1 Kings 3:2-15, 9:2-9
God gave Solomon great
wisdom, wealth, riches and honor. 1 Kings
Christians have been
given great privileges.
1. Answered prayer -
Matthew 7:7-11
2. The Lord's presence -
Matthew 28:20b, Hebrews 13:5
3. Power of the Holy
Spirit - Acts 1:8, Galatians 5:16,22-23
4. Everything needed for
life and Godliness - 2 Peter 1:3
5. The promises of God -
2 Peter 1:4
6. God's unending love -
Romans 8:35-39
7. Suffering for Christ
- Philippians 1:29
PRIVILEGES ABANDONED
1 Kings 11:1-10 -
Solomon turned his back on God.
Christians can also
abandon their privileges by:
1. Neglecting to Pray
2. Grieving the Spirit -
Ephesians 4:30-31
3. Quenching the Spirit
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19
4. Failing to live Godly
lives - 1 Peter 1:15-16
5. Following after idols
- 1 John 5:21
PENALTY ASSESSED
1 Kings 11:11-13 - Solomon's
Kingdom split up.
1 Kings 11:14, 23, 26 -
Solomon experienced increased opposition.
What happens when Christians
abandon their privileges?
1. There is a lack of
fellowship with God - Psalm 66:18
2. There is loving
discipline from God - Hebrews 12:5-11
3. There is possible
sickness and premature death - 1 Corinthians 11:26-31
4. There is loss of
reward. 1 Corinthians 3:11-15