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They Followed Vanity, and Became Vain

They Followed Vanity, and Became Vain - 2 Kings 17:15 

INTRODUCTION

When men follow after vanity, they become vain. It is a conscious decision on the part of each person to turn from walking after the Lord and pursue vanity (Jeremiah 2:5). Those who follow after vanity are void of understanding (Proverbs 12:11) and will end up in poverty (Proverbs 28:19), likely both spiritually and physically. David expressed his concern in this area when he said, "I have not sat with vain persons" (Psalm 26:4). He knew the danger of following vanity and declared that he refused to even sit with vain persons. In Psalm 119:37, the penman pleaded with the Lord for help in turning away his eyes from beholding vanity. Oh, that the saints of God would cease from following after vanity!

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

  • (For smaller children) Joash served God as long as Jehoiada the priest was alive. But after the priest died, he followed vain persons and worshipped idols (2 Chronicles 24:2, 17-19). We should be careful that our friends love the Lord and want us to do right.
  • Do you follow after vain philosophies, teachings, or entertainment? How have these assisted you in your walk with the Lord?  Have they been profitable to you?
  • How have you been helped by your time in the scripture? How have you been strengthened by your time in prayer and praise? How is this different from the time spent following vanity?

PRAYER NEEDS

  • Ask the Lord to help you follow after profitable things.
  • Ask the Lord to guard you from vain influences.

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Proverbs 20:26

A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
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