The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2024)
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Jun 10, 2024 Exploring the importance of seeking counsel from diverse perspectives with the example of Rehoboam. Discussing Jeroboam's failed leadership leading to idolatry. Reflecting on love, unity, and faith in God through the Song of Solomon amidst division. Emphasizing the significance of interpretation and reflection on love in different contexts.
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Seeking Wise Counsel
- Seek counsel from those who have wisdom and experience, even if they disagree with you.
- Don't just talk to people who echo your own opinions.
The Divided Kingdom
- Rehoboam, ignoring wise counsel, responded harshly to his people's requests, leading to the division of his kingdom.
- Jeroboam and the northern tribes formed the kingdom of Israel, while Rehoboam ruled the southern kingdom of Judah.
Jeroboam's Idolatry
- Jeroboam, fearing the reunification of the kingdom, established alternative places of worship with golden calves.
- This act of idolatry, coupled with appointing non-Levitical priests, led the northern kingdom astray.