The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 163: Faith Over Success (2024)
9 snips
Jun 11, 2024 Exploring the importance of faith over success in the Bible through the mistakes of Israel's leaders. Touching on the division between the Kingdom of Judah and Israel, tragic disobedience of a man of God, consequences of criticizing a pagan altar, wars in Judah, and God's pursuit of love in the Song of Solomon. Emphasizing themes of faithfulness, blessings, and consequences in the Kings of Israel and Judah.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Rehoboam's Unfaithfulness and Its Consequences
- King Rehoboam, Solomon's son, abandoned God's law, leading to Shishak of Egypt plundering Jerusalem's treasures.
- Rehoboam replaced Solomon's gold shields with bronze, symbolizing Judah's decline in just five years.
Abijah's Faith and Victory
- Abijah, Rehoboam's son, proved a faithful king, relying on God when facing Jeroboam's larger army.
- Abijah's trust in God led to victory, highlighting the importance of faith over mere strength in numbers.
Faithfulness Over Success
- Prioritize faithfulness to God over worldly success.
- Emulate figures like Abijah, whose success stemmed from his faithfulness, echoing Mother Teresa's emphasis on faithfulness.