In the midst of an incredibly huge decision recently I happened one morning to read 1 Kings 12.  I love when God points me to the exact Scripture I need at the moment.

In this passage Rehoboam refused to listen to wise counsel and instead listened to the “wisdom of the day”.  As you can read for yourself, his decision to ignore healthy advice cost him far more than he could afford to pay.

There are 5 principles I can learn or be reminded of from Rehoboam’s experience:

• Servant leadership is the model we need to follow and exhibit.  (It was also the model of Jesus.)
• We need to make sure we are getting our wisdom from the right sources. Who are you listening to these days?  (Read a similar post HERE.)
• Doing what is right may not always be popular, but it is right.
• The consequences for failure to follow wisdom are huge.
• There is natural wisdom that comes from age. (Read a similar post HERE.)

What other lessons do you get from this passage?  Which of these do you need to read most?

Related posts:

1. Learning Wisdom from a Fool
2. Reminders When Seeking Wisdom
3. 7 Pieces of Wisdom for the Disappointments of Life
4. I Am A Teacher, Not a Know-It-All
5. Ignoring Advice Can Be Costly