Series | The Wisdom of Proverbs, Part 1
Scripture | Proverbs 14:34, “Righteousness exalts
a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.”
Lesson 25 | Exalting a Nation
Solomon was the King of Israel after his father
David. King Solomon had learned first
hand the disgrace that came to Israel because of his Dad’s sin, 2 Samuel 12:11. However, this did not stop him as the King
from making some of the same mistakes.
Even though Solomon was the richest and wisest man on earth, he was led
astray by women to worship idols and likewise suffered disgrace, 1 Kings 11:4.
Plus, many of the kings after Solomon and David
sinned and brought disgrace to the nation as well. Not only did these kings not learn from the
mistakes of the previous kings, but it almost seemed like they grew even worse over time. When God’s patience ran out; He had
to punish the Jewish people and actually allow Israel to be captured and
brought into captivity two different times, Jeremiah 20:5.
Even in America’s brief history it can be seen
that when we as a nation had special times of prayer, honored the ten
commandments in our courts, and sought God’s will in major decisions- God
exalted and blessed us. However, in the
last 50 years as we have taken the Bible and prayer out of school, pulled down
the ten commandments, and placed money and power above God and His Word we have
suffered more disgrace than our founding fathers could have ever imagined.
Therefore, reader, be warned, no matter who you
are. If you and your nation sin you will
be disgraced and brought low. However,
if you and your nation live righteously before God He will exalt you and your
people.
Reflection | Do you live a righteous life?
Action | (1) Repent of any unrighteousness you may have. (2) Repent of all the wickedness you see in your nation. (3) Lastly, pray for God to raise up more righteous people in your nation- in government, education, etc…
One Year Reading Plan (Optional) | Judges 4:1-5:31, Luke 22:35-53, Psalm 94:1-23, & Proverbs 14:3-4. Click here to read online.
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