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Each of the men that Solomon executed had one thing that he refused to give up for the Kingdom of God. Adonijah had to have Abishag. Joab wanted his revenge. Shimei wouldn’t let go of his servants.
We all face similar temptations. Some of us are like Shimei: our temptation is what money can buy. So we are unwilling to walk away from a lucrative business deal that isn’t entirely honest. Or we build our careers at the expense of our families. Or we shortchange God by skimping on our tithes and offerings. Other people are like Adonijah: we put sexual gratification ahead of our commitment to the Kingdom. Or, like Joab, we are guilty of violence.
The question for each of us is: what is the one thing that is keeping me from giving everything to the Kingdom of God?