Azariah And Judah Analysis

Of the few rulers over Israel and Judah who did what was right still did not destroy all of the sin in their nation. They still allowed the worship of other gods to occur. They did not destroy the high places where these other God’s were exalted. An example of this kind of rule is exhibited by Azariah who reigned over Judah (15:1-5). He was punished with lepro3sy of his negligence, even though he still did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. It is one thing for a person to do what is right, but it is another to stand against what is evil. Standing against evil shows true loyalty to the Lord. There was one king, Jehu who in this book that actually destroyed all the Baal-worshipers and the evil House of Ahab (9:7). Jehu was king over Israel. It later says that he did not later continue to walk in the ways of the Lord. …show more content…
Every Christian knows this to be true as well. Sometimes, we may feel incapable of following the Lord and serving Him with all we are. Whenever we feel this way, it is most likely because we are relying on our own strength. When we lean on God, we are able to do what He asks us to do. We are no longer focused on ourselves, our flesh, and our sin. I recognize that it is so easy, like these kings, to fall away from the Lord. It is easier to chase after our own desires. Choosing to live for God requires discipline everyday. As Christians, it is important that we do not remain stagnant. We must always be advancing and striving for excellence because it pleases the Lord. It is not enough just to live by good morals. Christians need to be surrendering their free will to the