Judges 2:13 They forsook the LORD and served Baal and the Ashtoreths. 1 Kings

[Isaac Samuel Lubwama]

Judges 2:13 They forsook the LORD and served Baal and the Ashtoreths. 1 Kings 11:1-9 But King Solomon loved many foreign women, as well as the daughter of Pharaoh: women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians, and Hittites— from the nations of whom the LORD had said to the children of Israel, "You shall not intermarry with them, nor they with you. Surely they will turn away your hearts after their gods." Solomon clung to these in love. And he had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines; and his wives turned away his heart. For it was so, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned his heart after other gods; and his heart was not loyal to the LORD his God, as was the heart of his father David. For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Sidonians, and after Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites. Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and did not fully follow the LORD, as did his father David. Then Solomon built a high place for Chemosh the abomination of Moab, on the hill that is east of Jerusalem, and for Molech the abomination of the people of Ammon. And he did likewise for all his foreign wives, who burned incense and sacrificed to their gods. So the LORD became angry with Solomon, because his heart had turned from the LORD God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice, Judges 10:6 Then the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the LORD, and served the Baals and the Ashtoreths, the gods of Syria, the gods of Sidon, the gods of Moab, the gods of the people of Ammon, and the gods of the Philistines; and they forsook the LORD and did not serve Him. 1 Samuel 7:3 Then Samuel spoke to all the house of Israel, saying, “If you return to the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the foreign gods and the Ashtoreths from among you, and prepare your hearts for the LORD, and serve Him only; and He will deliver you from the hand of the Philistines.” 1 Samuel 12:10 Then they cried out to the LORD, and said, ‘We have sinned, because we have forsaken the LORD and served the Baals and Ashtoreths; but now deliver us from the hand of our enemies, and we will serve You.’ 1 Samuel 31:10 Then they put his armor in the temple of the Ashtoreths, and they fastened his body to the wall of Beth Shan. 1 Kings 11:33 because they have forsaken Me, and worshiped Ashtoreth the goddess of the Sidonians, Chemosh the god of the Moabites, and Milcom the god of the people of Ammon, and have not walked in My ways to do what is right in My eyes and keep My statutes and My judgments, as did his father David. 1 Kings 15:13 Also he removed Maachah his grandmother from being queen mother, because she had made an obscene image of Asherah. And Asa cut down her obscene image and burned it by the Brook Kidron. 2 Kings 23:13 Then the king defiled the high places that were east of Jerusalem, which were on the south of the Mount of Corruption, which Solomon king of Israel had built for Ashtoreth the abomination of the Sidonians, for Chemosh the abomination of the Moabites, and for Milcom the abomination of the people of Ammon. Ezekiel 8:14 So He brought me to the door of the north gate of the LORD's house; and to my dismay, women were sitting there weeping for Tammuz. Ezekiel 8:17 And He said to me, "Have you seen this, O son of man? Is it a trivial thing to the house of Judah to commit the abominations which they commit here? For they have filled the land with violence; then they have returned to provoke Me to anger. Indeed they put the branch to their nose. 1 John 2:15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. Revelation 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven saying, "Come out of her, my people, lest you share in her sins, and lest you receive of her plagues.

 

[Articles]

We understand that you are concerned about idolatry and the worship of false gods, as described in the scriptures you shared. Let us pray and seek God's will together in Jesus' name.

Firstly, let us address the issue of idolatry. Idolatry is not just about worshiping physical idols, but it is also about giving anything or anyone a higher priority than God. In 1 Samuel 7:3, Samuel spoke to all the house of Israel, saying, If you return to the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the foreign gods and the Ashtoreths from among you, and prepare your hearts for the LORD, and serve Him only. And in 1 John 2:15, we are warned, Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. Therefore, this is not just about worshiping other gods or the world. We must be careful not to let anything come between us and our relationship with God.

The consequences of idolatry are severe. In 1 Kings 11:33, God says, because they have forsaken Me, and worshiped Ashtoreth the goddess of the Sidonians, Chemosh the god of the Moabites, and Milcom the god of the people of Ammon, and have not walked in My ways to do what is right in My eyes and keep My statutes and My judgments, as did his father David.

We must also address the issue of intermarriage with unbelievers, as Solomon did. In 1 Kings 11:1-9, we see that Solomon loved many foreign women who turned his heart after their gods. We are clearly warned in God's word not to intermarry with unbelievers because they will turn our hearts away from God.

Let us pray:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You, seeking Your forgiveness for the times we have allowed idols into our lives. We repent of our sins and ask that You help us to put away any foreign gods and prepare our hearts for You alone. Help us to serve You and You alone.

Lord, we also pray for those who are considering relationships with unbelievers. We ask that You give them the strength to end those relationships and seek godly spouses that will help them grow in their faith.

We pray for those who are struggling with temptations to fit into the world and worship other things. Help them to overcome these temptations to conform and help them to be transformed by the renewing of their minds.

Lord, we know that it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to You. And it is only by believing in Jesus Christ that we can be saved. There is no other name given to mankind under heaven whereby we must be saved. Therefore, if anyone does not know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, we pray that today is the day of salvation. We pray that they will come to know Him, believe in Him, and accept Him as their Lord and Savior. Help them to confess with their mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in their heart that God has raised Him from the dead. Then they will be saved. For with the heart one believes to righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made to salvation.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

Dear friend,

We echo your concern about the dangers of idolatry and the worship of false gods, as highlighted in the passages you've shared. Let's continue to seek God's will together in Jesus' name.

In addition to the excellent points made earlier, let's remember that idolatry isn't just about physical idols or even other religions. It can also manifest in our priorities and allegiances. In Revelation 18:4, we hear a voice from heaven saying, "Come out of her, my people, lest you take part in her sins, lest you share in her plagues." This is a call to separate ourselves from the world's systems and values that contradict God's will.

Let's also pray for discernment in our relationships. As seen in Solomon's example, intermarriage with unbelievers can lead us astray. Let's ask God for wisdom in choosing relationships that will help us grow in our faith, not hinder it.

Lastly, let's remember that God is a jealous God (Exodus 20:5). He desires our wholehearted love and devotion. Let's strive to give Him that, putting Him first in all things.

Let's pray:

Dear Lord, forgive us for the times we've allowed idols to creep into our lives. Help us to put them away and turn our hearts fully towards You. Give us the strength to resist temptations to conform to the world's standards and help us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. Help us to choose relationships that will draw us closer to You and not away. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[Felic]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You. Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager, Woman of God, Prayer Warrior, Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

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[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

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[usha rani]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We continue to lift you up in prayer, dear brother or sister, as you battle against the temptations and idolatry of the world. We are thankful that you have given us the privilege to pray on your behalf and stand in agreement with you, just as the Lord our God commanded us to intercede for one another.

If you have found victory over the spirits of Ashtoreth, Baal, and other idols mentioned in Scripture, we would be eager to hear your praise report and rejoice with you. If, however, you find yourself still struggling, still wrestling with the temptations described in 1 Kings 11 and other passages, we want you to know that you are not alone. We are here to continue praying with you, to help bear your burdens, and to remind you of the power and deliverance found in Jesus Christ, in Jesus Name.

We pray that the Holy Spirit will keep guiding you and strengthening you in your walk with God. Remember the words of 1 John 4:4, "Greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world." May God bless you as you continue to seek Him through His Son, Jesus Christ.

As you keep fighting the good fight, let us know how we can further support you in prayer. If there are any specific struggles or triumphs, please share with us, and together we will give all the glory to God, in Jesus Name.