211.9.3: 2 Kings 20: Here We See the Risk of Showing Off, Selfishness and Pride

<p>Have you ever done something, then seconds later &nbsp;thought, “I shouldn’t have done that!”? Shortly thereafter, you witness &nbsp;the consequences of your actions. That’s really where <a href="https://giselleaguiar.com/discover-wisdom-bible-study-ecclesiastes/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">wisdom</a> should have stepped in and stopped you from making a mistake. But if you lack wisdom, you make foolish decisions.</p> <p>In <a href="https://giselleaguiar.com/2021/11/08/2-kings-19-ask-the-lord-diligently-wholeheartedly-for-his-help/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">2 Kings 19</a>, &nbsp;we learned that King Hezekiah of Judah was a good and godly King. His &nbsp;loyalty to God saved the Kingdom of Judah from the invading Assyrians — the superpower of the day. Today we continue with King Hezekiah’s story. The first part is a positive one and the last, not so much. Let’s dig in…</p> <p><a href="https://giselleaguiar.com/2021/11/10/2-kings-20-here-we-see-the-risk-of-showing-off-selfishness-and-pride/" target="_blank"><em><strong>Keep reading in my blog where there are links to dig deeper and watch the special music videos at the bottom….</strong></em></a></p> <p>It’s time to GET RIGHT WITH GOD!</p> <p>Are you ready to meet God today? You may just meet God today!</p> <p>If you want to reap all the benefits of salvation including the 1-way, non-stop ticket to Heaven then…</p> <p><em><strong>Believe. Repent. Be Baptized. Receive the Holy Spirit.</strong></em></p> <p>Pray this prayer humbly and wholeheartedly…</p> <p>“Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. Please forgive me. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and my life to you. I confess You as my personal Lord and Savior. I surrender my whole life to you and I will follow you for the rest of my life. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me. In Jesus' name, Amen.”</p> <p>Or visit: <a href="https://giselleaguiar.com/how-to-invite-jesus-into-your-heart/">https://giselleaguia