Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—1 Chronicles 28:1-5
by: Linda Harris.
Both in ancient and modern times, the succession in monarchies is traditionally by blood lineage, specifically the firstborn. Though Saul and David were not blood relatives, God appointed David to replace Saul. Rather than David’s firstborn son, God chose Solomon. His intentions for Israel’s kings transcended human tradition.
Too often we get caught up in the way things have always been in our churches or families. Carefully consider which has more value for you: tradition (doing it your way) or God’s will (doing it his way)? Tradition has value, but God’s will is our first priority.