2. The Story of King Amaziah 2 Chron. 25

3. The Dust of Jezebel Has Settled The Dust of Jezebel Has Settled 2 Chron. 25:2 2 Chron. 25:2 2 Kings 14:3 2 Kings 14:3 “And he did right in the sight of the Lord, yet not like David his father; he did according to all that Joash his father had done.” Having to Overcome the Past Having to Overcome the Past “Not With a Whole Heart” – Doing What Is Right, But Not Always For the Right Reason. “Not With a Whole Heart” – Doing What Is Right, But Not Always For the Right Reason.

4. He Brought Justice to Those Who Murdered His Father (3-4). He Brought Justice to Those Who Murdered His Father (3-4). He Followed God’s Word (Deut. 24:16). He Followed God’s Word (Deut. 24:16). He Listened to God’s Prophet and Send the Troops of Israel Home (7-9). He Listened to God’s Prophet and Send the Troops of Israel Home (7-9). “God Has Power to Help and to Bring Down.” “God Has Power to Help and to Bring Down.” “The Lord Has Much More to Give You Than This.” “The Lord Has Much More to Give You Than This.” God Gave Him Victory Over Edom. God Gave Him Victory Over Edom.

5. The Victory Goes to His Head The Victory Goes to His Head He Began Worshipping the gods of Edom (14). He Began Worshipping the gods of Edom (14). This Time, He Refuses to Listen to God’s Prophet. This Time, He Refuses to Listen to God’s Prophet. He Goes to Civil War Against Israel (17). He Goes to Civil War Against Israel (17). This Time, He Refuses to Listen to the King’s Wisdom (18-19). This Time, He Refuses to Listen to the King’s Wisdom (18-19). Israel Defeats Amaziah and Takes the Gold From the Temple. Israel Defeats Amaziah and Takes the Gold From the Temple.

6. Knowledge – 1 Cor 8:1-3 Wisdom – James 3:13-18 Choice I Want to Do It Should I Do It? Will It Bring Take Me Away From God? No Do It God Will Do the Rest Yes Don’t Do It God Doesn’t Have to Do Anything