Posted on 24 July 2010 by Doug
The Influence of Wicked and Righteous Leaders Toward the end of Solomon’s life, the prophet Ahijah prophesied that Jeroboam, one of Solomon’s 12 superintendents over taxes and labor, would take over much of the Israelite nation. To illustrate this, Ahijah seized the garment from the back of Jeroboam, tore it into 12 pieces, and [...]
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Posted on 17 July 2010 by Doug
King Solomon: Man of Wisdom, Man of Foolishness We generally think of Satan attacking us at our weakest spot. … But weakness is not our only vulnerability. Satan can also attack us where we think we are strong—in the very areas where we are proud of our strengths. He will approach us through the greatest [...]
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Posted on 9 July 2010 by Doug
“Let Every Thing That Hath Breath Praise the Lord” We are grateful for the Savior, his life, and mission. Consider other things for which you are thankful. What gifts and opportunities from the Lord are you especially grateful for? How would your life be different without these blessings? The book of Psalms is a collection of poems [...]
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Posted on 3 July 2010 by Doug
“Create in Me a Clean Heart” Those “little sins”—unrepented—can put us in a bind. What should we do when an unclean thought enters our mind? Dismiss it immediately! When we allow unclean thoughts to stay in our minds we become “bound” by them. Part of this lesson deals with the consequences of dwelling on unclean [...]
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