1. 1 Kings 12:26-33

2. Religion of Jeroboam Source – Human Wisdom
1 Kings 12:31-33 “which he had devised in his own heart”
Colossians 2:18-23 “commandments & doctrines of men”
Acts 26:9 “I myself thought…”

3. What You Think or what I Think makes No Difference!
What GOD Says makes All The Difference in the World!

4. Religion of Jeroboam Motive – Make Followers 1 Kings 12:26,27
Acts 20:28-30
2 Peter 2:1-3
Religious leaders Lying, Cheating in order to keep their following!

5. Religion of Jeroboam Appearance – Similar to the Truth 1 Kings 12:32
2 Corinthians 11:12-15
Galatians 1:6-8
Many today have been turned away to a Perverted Gospel

6. Religion of Jeroboam Effect – Progressive Degeneracy of Israel
Changing Place of Worship
Two Calves of Gold
Different Feast
Unqualified Priests
2 Kings 17:9-17

7. The Path Away From God Always Leads Down Hill!
2 Timothy 3:13-17
We Must Abide in His Word in order to equipped with Everything We Need!

8. Religion of Jeroboam Result – Perdition for Israel 2 Kings 17:18
Eternal, Spiritual Perdition Awaits All False Teachers & Their Followers
Matthew 7:21-23
Matthew 13:41-43

9. Religion of Jeroboam Is As False Now as it Was Then!
Refuse Any Religion Not Based Solely on the Inspired Word of God
May we Always be Found Worshiping God “in spirit & truth” John 4:24