''In Solomon’s old age, they turned his heart to worship other gods instead of being completely faithful to the Lord his God, as his father, David, had been.''

(1 Kings 11:4)

The Lord had clearly instructed the people of Israel, “You must not marry them, because they will turn your hearts to their gods.” Yet Solomon insisted on loving them anyway.

(1 Kings 11:2)

''So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.''

(James 4:7)

“Bring some of the fish you’ve just caught,” Jesus said.

(John 21:10)

''In this way, Solomon did what was evil in the Lord’s sight; he refused to follow the Lord completely, as his father, David, had done.''

(1 Kings 11:6)

''I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your instructions are written on my heart.''

(Psalms 40:8)

''The instructions of the LORD are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.'' -

(Psalm 19:7 NLT)

''A king detests wrongdoing,

(Proverbs 16:12)

''The Spirit is God’s guarantee that He will give us the inheritance He promised and that He has purchased us to be His own people. He did this so we would praise and glorify Him.''

(Ephesians 1:14)

''I am sick at heart.

(Psalms 6:3,4)