Many are familiar with Solomon and how he took the daughter of Pharaoh as his wife. In time, he continued to love other women until he had accumulated 700 wives and 300 concubines. In the end, the scriptures tell us that these women turned his heart away from God. (Solomon clave unto these in love. 1 Kings 11:2-3)
A great lesson can be learned from Solomon. Some think that it was women that turned his heart away from God, but that is an inaccurate conclusion. It was his for love the women that enabled them to turn his heart. What is important to note is that what you love can be used to turn your heart away from God. It could be gold, power, recognition, career advancement or anything for which your heart has affection. The New Testament admonishes us so that we may not fall into this trap. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. (Colossians 3:2)
If we allow our hearts to be turned away from God to pursue other affections, we fall into the same evil as Solomon did by worshipping idols. (And Solomon did evil in the sight of the Lord, and went not fully after the Lord, as did David his father. 1 Kings11:6)
We can overcome following the wrongful longings of our hearts by making sure that no other loves or affections enter. As Solomon was instructed to keep from going into the heathen, we should keep away from that which can influence or draw our hearts away from God. (1 Kings 11:2) This thing may in and of itself not be wrong, but it may strongly tug upon your heart and lead your affection away from God.
As you walk with The Lord and experience his goodness, your hearts will long for him. Fellowshipping in God's word and in praying will enlarge your heart for Him as well. Your heart also will be drawn to him as you experience his power in ministry to others.
Between shunning the things that allure and drawing close to God, you can keep from the error of Solomon.
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