1. Solomon loved many foreign women (1-8)

Solomon's marriages to many foreign women were probably made for political reasons. He was powerful and wise, and he probably thought that he could handle women with no problem. He ignored God's word, which warns God's people not to intermarry with godless people. Solomon found that he was not as strong as he had thought he was. His wives turned his heart away from God. He built high places and altars for his wives so that they could worship their gods.

2. The Lord was angry with Solomon (9-13)

God wants our hearts. When Solomon lost his heart to his wives, he began to live a compromised life. He had much human wisdom, but he forgot that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and that obedience to God's word is real wisdom. So God punished Israel for Solomon's sins.

Application: Lord, help me to have the true wisdom that comes from loving and fearing you with my whole heart. Help me to live according to your word.
One Word: Follow God with your whole heart