God established Solomon’s rule as king over all of Israel. After 4 years he began building the temple that his father David had planned. In 1 Kings 6:12-13 God repeats the promise that he made to David about accepting the temple and living among his people Israel. But there are conditions. God has rules, regulations and commandments. It is not enough to KNOW his rules, or UNDERSTAND his regulations, or RECITE his commandments. Such a reverence and respect for what God has said is important, but Following, observe, and obeying God has always been the condition that God placed on his people. I wonder if this was on James’ mind when he penned James 1:22; “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” (NIV)
Stuart
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