1 Kings 12:8
"But he forsook the counsel of the old men, which they had given him, and consulted with the young men that were grown up with him, and which stood before him:"
"But he forsook the counsel of the old men, which they had given him, and consulted with the young men that were grown up with him, and which stood before him:"
Rehoboam's folly in this instance was not forsaking the wisdom of his father's advisors. His folly was in forsaking the real source of his father's wisdom.
Due to Solomon's vast number of wives and concubines, it is doubtful he was a very engaged or interested father in the lives of his children. We read in Proverbs admonitions that Solomon gave to "my son" regarding wisdom and walking in the fear of the Lord. The later part of Solomon's life however was not a demonstration of this wisdom preached throughout Proverbs. As they say, actions speak louder than words.
Rehoboam had to have known about his father's encounter with God and how God has blessed him. However we see his first act as king was the epitome of foolishness. This is because he sought the wisdom of man and did not look to God.
We've seen how generous God is at all times, always promising blessings when His commands are followed. We've seen man's utter disregard of this law of the universe. Would my first act as king after Solomon have been seeking early wisdom? Or tearing down the places of false god worship?
Due to Solomon's vast number of wives and concubines, it is doubtful he was a very engaged or interested father in the lives of his children. We read in Proverbs admonitions that Solomon gave to "my son" regarding wisdom and walking in the fear of the Lord. The later part of Solomon's life however was not a demonstration of this wisdom preached throughout Proverbs. As they say, actions speak louder than words.
Rehoboam had to have known about his father's encounter with God and how God has blessed him. However we see his first act as king was the epitome of foolishness. This is because he sought the wisdom of man and did not look to God.
We've seen how generous God is at all times, always promising blessings when His commands are followed. We've seen man's utter disregard of this law of the universe. Would my first act as king after Solomon have been seeking early wisdom? Or tearing down the places of false god worship?
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