PPL I. 24/5/19 Lesson 29 Disloyalty and God’s Faithfulness.

PPL I. 24/5/19 Lesson 29 - I Kings 11 Disloyalty and God’s Faithfulness. Polygamy is not God’s design of marriage. Need..Washing of the word daily. ***God warning and revelation of sins is an invitation to repentance*** Bring every thots brought captive in obedience to God We choose to sin BUT U cannot choose sins consequences **Proverbs 19:21 Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails** Why God warn? To avoid painful consequences Not only on us But also ppl ard us. Learn, God character Only God is all sufficient I.v1 – 13 Solomon angered God by his disobedience. Solomon worship idols God angry w Solomon, his divided heart. God promises is conditional agmt. If...then.... Given wisdom wealth honour. Solomon loves the gifts more than the giver. Pursue idols and pleasure. Desire not sins but it provide a choice (that’s problem) Marriage designed serve his purpose. Also..Procreation. Jesus and his church God solely the consequences of our sins Principle 1. ————— God rightly disciplines our disobedience. Putting God first. God ppl add God value to the things of the world. Consequences proof that he will not ignore our disobedience to stop us continue w our sins. Holy spirit empowers us to do right and alert us to align w God will. Fulfil abundAnce life in Christ Bcoz God is sufficient II.v14 - 43 God raised adversaries and warned a split kingdom. God sovereignty control, split kingdom. After Solomon death, jeroboam become king. Ecclesiastes book All meaningless when outside God’s plan. Principle God preserves His eternal purposes even when sin destroys. Our good works don’t earn merit. Suffering By good ppl or pastor. Their work is motivated by love for God not reward. God grace is sufficient and his plan is prevail. Choosing to sin & Sins destroy his kingdom Sins consequences in un-avoidable God Promises and commands are Meant to protect us. If we experience world way to fulfil our needs, then be consequences. Solomon conclusion What matter in life The heart of the matter is the matter of the heart Only in Christ alone Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 New International Version (NIV) 18 This is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given them—for this is their lot. 19 Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil—this is a gift of God. 20 They seldom reflect on the days of their life, because God keeps them occupied with gladness of heart.