1 Kings 15:34
"And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin wherewith he made Israel to sin."
"And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin wherewith he made Israel to sin."
"The ways of Jeroboam" were evil in God's sight. How utterly tragic. God laid out a choice for Jeroboam, God wanted to use him for good. But Jeroboam rejected that and chose the wrong path.
Then even after his death, Jeroboam's memory is tarnished and synonymous with evil. The writer did not need to spell out what exactly Baasha did, all that needed said was "he walked in the ways of Jeroboam".
The way we walk through and live our lives is of the utmost importance. Not only for us, but for those who will follow.
What are my "ways"? Would I rejoice seeing my children walk in my ways?
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