2 Chronicles 11:1-23

Contents: Rehoboam returns to Jerusalem. Jeroboam rejects the worship of God.

Characters: God, Rehoboam, Jeroboam, Ahijah, Shamaiah.

Conclusion: It is dangerous to undertake anything contrary to the will of God, and he is wise who, when he finds himself going contrary to God's plans, lets his own plans drop.

Key Word: Deterred, 2 Chronicles 11:4.

Striking Facts: 2 Chronicles 11:14. Christ's representatives should never allow a secular advantage to keep them among worshippers of the devil or in any place where they are in danger of making shipwreck of faith and conscience.