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Great King Solomon, wisest of the rulers of Israel, The favored son of King David, who was beloved of our God, Did fall from grace in his old age though God suffered him for years. He warned him and He warned him that his actions would bring tears. Solomon's wealth and power were known both far and wide, And kings from other countries brought their daughters for his brides., But God said, 'Solomon be wise, send them away from you, For they are vile before My eyes and all their daughters too. If you accept them in My son their sins will be on you.' But Solomon paid The Lord no mind, he welcomed those kings in, Made pacts, alliances and deals ignoring grievous sins, Committed by those kings and queens, acts that God abhorred, And took unto him concubines and wives before The Lord. Women that God told him were unclean before His eyes, And that they'd bring their gods with them so strong would be their ties. That Israel would follow them and he would fall from grace, And that's just how it happened that Solomon lost face. Seven hundred took he them and even their gods too. He let them build their temples and went in with them too. His heart was turned away from God by the company he kept. He followed other gods with them and God, Himself, wept. That's what's happening here today, they're coming here in droves. Fleeing from oppression that their way of life enclosed. They say our God offends them and we shouldn't honor Him. Well their god offends me too so the same is just for them. They wish to take away from us the very thing they seek. Denying us our freedoms, our own laws have made us weak. We are the pagans in their eyes and of little consequence. They'll change our laws and change our God. I say it don't make sense. We'll fall from grace like Solomon, Lose all that we hold dear. Our freedom gone we'll lose our land, Then hide and quake in fear. 1Kings 10:11

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Date: 1/19/2021 8:44:00 PM
Hello Judy … history is bound to repeat itself I feel and your historic verse warns us of this - thank you Judy - Lindsay
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Judy Ball
Date: 1/20/2021 7:11:00 PM
Thank you so much Lindsay. God Bless, JB
Date: 1/19/2021 2:52:00 PM
This is something to think about. It is all working toward the end. I feel we can expect Jesus' coming as a thief in the night most any time. Thanks for the visit. Sara
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Date: 1/20/2021 7:17:00 PM
Amen to that my sister in Christ. Thanks bunches, God Bless, JB
Date: 1/19/2021 11:40:00 AM
This is so well written, you should watch the mini series entitled "Messiah" its playing on Netflix, its about the second coming of the Messiah, and how he tells them all, that God would never ask us to kill in his Name, its a really great show. I feel your words dear poetess, so much truth in them, Thank you for sharing dear Judy.
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Date: 1/19/2021 1:44:00 PM
Thank you so much Mystic Rose. God Bless, JB
Date: 1/17/2021 10:59:00 AM
God keeps forgiving, then he warns but increasingly History repeats itself all over again, no one can take faith from those that are loyal to God, the ungodly will have to bear the repercussions. Breathtaking poetry. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 1/17/2021 5:11:00 PM
Thanks bunches Jennifer.\ God Bless, JB
Date: 1/17/2021 7:56:00 AM
The downfall of King Solomon will keep repeating itself in different times and ages, Judy. Fortunately God's patience and love are never ending! ~ Best regards and blessings // paul
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Judy Ball
Date: 1/17/2021 5:12:00 PM
thanks so much Paul. God Bless, JB
Date: 1/17/2021 2:31:00 AM
I have often wondered on Solomon. He was the wisest man of those born in this world. Yet he was a womaniser. He must have paid dearly for his sins. ~~
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Judy Ball
Date: 1/17/2021 5:14:00 PM
Oh you betcha. Can you imagine having that many wives? Thanks bunches. God Bless, JB
Date: 1/16/2021 9:27:00 PM
That's right. You nailed it, Judy. Great poetic narrative you've penned... You'd think that the 'smartest man who ever lived' would know better than to do what he did, wouldn't you?! 'Shows to go you!' A FAVE for me. Bravo, Gershon
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Date: 1/17/2021 5:18:00 PM
Thanks so much Gershon. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
Date: 1/16/2021 9:12:00 PM
Wow, Some epic is this, and how true into what we are experiencing at this time,,,Your poem should be archived its both a warning and extremely well written..A Fav.
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Judy Ball
Date: 1/17/2021 5:21:00 PM
Thank you so much Harry. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
Date: 1/16/2021 7:00:00 PM
This is a recurring theme in the Old Testament with Israel chasing after different gods. It is not at all difficult to see the similarities in our world today. Well done.
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Judy Ball
Date: 1/16/2021 7:50:00 PM
Thank you so much J. Glad you liked this. Hoped no one would think I was singling out any specific race. God Bless, JB

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