Three Lessons from the Life of King Asa
1. Often it takes courage to obey (15:2,7)

Courage:
The state of mind that enables one to face danger, fear or change (vicissitude)

Three Lessons from the Life of King Asa
1. Often it takes courage to obey (15:2,7)
2. The Lord strengthens and gives vision to the committed.

2 Chronicles 16:9a
For the eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His.

Three Lessons from the Life of King Asa
1. Often it takes courage to obey (15:2,7)
2. The Lord strengthens and gives vision to the committed.
3. Rationalizing is the beginning of falling away from God.

Rationalizing
Logical or popular reasons why certain actions are needed or justified that transgress God’s will.