2 Kings 17

  "Even while these people were worshiping the Lord, they were serving their idols. To this day their children and grandchildren continue to do as their fathers did."

{2 Kings 17:41}  (NIV1984)

This poem by Edgar Guest speaks the truth that is in this verse.

There are little eyes upon you
and they're watching night and day.

There are little ears that quickly
take in every word you say.

There are little hands all eager
to do anything you do;

And a little boy who's dreaming
of the day he'll be like you.

You're the little fellow's idol,
you're the wisest of the wise.

In his little mind about you
no suspicions ever rise.

He believes in you devoutly,
holds all you say and do;

He will say and do, in your way
when he's grown up just like you.

There's a wide-eyed little fellow
who believes you're always right;
and his eyes are always opened,
and he watches day and night.

You are setting an example
every day in all you do;

For the little boy who's waiting
to grow up to be like you.

This poem is written for a boy and his dad, but could easily be changed to a girl and her mom. They will do as we do! Our children and grandchildren will follow our example in worshiping God. The fatal flaw of the Samaritans was not that they didn’t worship God, but that they worshiped God and served idols. 

We worship God, but whom or what do we serve? Do we serve money and the desire to keep and to get. Do we serve pleasure, and seek entertainment? Do we desire the praise of others and value our family reputation higher than honesty? Do we serve ourselves and place our needs above everything else? 

Whom or what do I serve? Our Lord told Satan, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’” (Matt. 4:10) May we have the same attitude as our Lord. May we this day be careful that we are serving God and God only.

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