In the beginning, Solomon had walked closely with the Lord as had his father, David. But Solomon’s pagan wives & concubines (a total of 1000) had turned Solomon’s once faithful heart away from serving God. (I Kings 11:1-8) So here, he is encouraging young people to establish a strong relationship with the Lord while they are still in their youth…before the temptations of the world overwhelm them. And this is still fitting for today. Foundational faith in the Lord early on in a person’s life can spare them from much heartache. And besides, they will discover down the road that the temporary pleasures of this life cannot compare to the joy that comes from living for the Lord.
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