Religious Affections
True religion consists of proper affections and love for God. The main theme I learned from Edwards is that true religion consists of OBEDIENCE to God. More than that, it is a grateful obedience to God. The devil and his angels know theology, but they do not love God and worship him. I praise God for the puritans and am thankful for their insightful wisdom.

1 Kings 1-2
David dies and Solomon succeeds the throne. The main meditation that I was thinking over was David's farewell speech to Solomon. He tells him to follow the Lord wholeheartly.

“I am about to go the way of all the earth. Be strong, and show yourself a man, 3 and keep the charge of the Lord your God, walking in his ways and keeping his statutes, his commandments, his rules, and his testimonies, as it is written in the Law of Moses, that you may prosper in all that you do and wherever you turn, 4 that the Lord may establish his word that he spoke concerning me, saying, ‘If your sons pay close attention to their way, to walk before me in faithfulness with all their heart and with all their soul, you shall not lack [1] a man on the throne of Israel.’

Men of God follow the Lord, keep his statues, his commandments, and testimonies. God is faithful to his promises. Teach me your statues!