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We hear a lot about the PATH TO success… But what about the pitfalls OF success?

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Start [0:00]

▶ Through the Text [2:43]

▶ What are the pitfalls of success? [5:06]

▶ Solomon before and after his success [29:35]

▶ How Solomon spoke about wealth [31:15]

▶ Pastor explains the Sin of Flattery [38:29]

▶ Success brings things into our life which can take the place of God in our life [50:26]

▶ Success can breed a LOVE of SUCCESS [51:20]

▶ Success is another one of life’s varied tests [53:18]

Scriptures Studied:  1 Kings 9; 1 Kings 10; 1 Kings 3:7-8; Proverbs 30:8-9; John 1:43; Deuteronomy 17:16-17; Deuteronomy 7:2-4; 1 Kings 4:20; 1 Kings 4:25; Proverbs 23:4; Proverbs 28:20; Ecclesiastes 5:10-11; Proverbs 26:28; Psalm 5:8-9; Proverbs 27:21; Ecclesiastes 2:8-9; Ecclesiastes 2:12-13; Ecclesiastes 2:17; 1 Corinthians 10:6-12; James 4:10

Kings 1 & 2 Facts:

• Author: Unkown
• Genre: Narrative History (400 years).

Theological History of Kings 1 & 2:

• Begins with David’s end (970 bc), Solomon’s building and ends with national devastation – exile to Babylon (561 bc).
• Good and Evil kings.
• Each king has an epitaph… did they follow the Lord or not?
• True and False Prophets abound.
• God rules all nations, not just Israel.
• The Main Theme: There is ONE God in Israel.

Points:

1 Kings 8 Chapter Outline:

• I. 1–13: Ark brought into the Temple
• II. 14-21: Solomon praises God
• III. 22-53: Solomon offers 7 petitions.
• IV. 54-61: Solomon exports obedience to God.
• V. 62-66: Sacrifices offered for the dedication.

The Problem with Success:

• Success brings things into our life which can take the place of God in our life.
• MONEY – protection, provision and supply.
• POWER – control, confidence and enablement.
• IMPORTANCE – validation, respect and honor.

Success can breed a LOVE of SUCCESS

• The constant question for the next thing.
• The unrelenting feeling you don’t have enough.
• The paralyzing fear of losing what you do have.

Success is another one of life’s varied tests

Questions to Consider:

1. How do you think about wealth?
2. How have your thoughts about wealth changed over the years?
3. Have you witnessed the “sin” of flattery?

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