I Kings 11:6 And Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not fully after the LORD, as did David his father. 7 Then did Solomon build an high place for Chemosh, the abomination of Moab, in the hill that is before Jerusalem, and for Molech, the abomination of the children of Ammon. 8 And likewise did he for all his strange wives, which burnt incense and sacrificed unto their gods. 9 And the LORD was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned from the LORD God of Israel, which had appeared unto him twice, 10 And had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which the LORD commanded.Solomon was the wisest man ever. He had been especially blessed by God. Yet he allowed the gift God gave him to make him feel superior. He enjoyed the esteem and respect he got from everyone. He especially liked the way women admired him. He then brought them in, married them, and to please them built them temples for their idols and false gods, where he knew that they would worship these false gods. As he helped them he also had his heart turn toward those gods. As he gave money, time, and influence towards false gods, his heart turned. Is there something slowly turning your heart? Will you get to where God says that you no longer love Him like you should?
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