‏ 2 Chronicles 8:12

Solomon's Devotion

This section tells us about Solomon’s faithfulness in worship after he finished building the temple. Building the temple was only the beginning; what mattered most was how he honored God through regular worship and obedience. True devotion means not just helping others worship, but also keeping up our own personal relationship with God. Solomon followed the instructions given by Moses and David, showing respect for God’s commands. He also took care of his responsibilities as king, including managing trade and business. This teaches us that spiritual devotion is more important than riches or worldly success.

v. 12–13: Solomon offered sacrifices at the altar of the Lord as Moses commanded (2 Chronicles 8:12-13 a). He made sure to bring the daily, weekly, and special yearly sacrifices for the three main feasts. If he had only built the temple and not kept up the worship, all his work would have been useless. It is important to have regular times for worship, just as they had set times for their sacrifices.

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