1 Kings 2:1-4As the time of King David’s death approached, he gave his charge to his son Solomon: “I am going where everyone on earth must someday go. Take courage and be a man. Observe the requirements of the LORD your God, and follow all His ways. Keep the decrees, commands, regulations, and laws written in the Law of Moses so that you will be successful in all you do and wherever you go.

1 Kings 2:1-4If you do this, then the LORD will keep the promise He made to me. He told me, ‘If your descendants live as they should and follow Me faithfully with all their heart and soul, one of them will always sit on the throne of Israel.”

The Chief End of Man1. Desiring the right thing.

1 Kings 2:3 Observe the requirements of the LORD your God, and follow all His ways. Keep the decrees, commands, regulations, and laws written in the Law of Moses so that you will be successful in all you do and wherever you go.

• Eccl 2:1-10 “Come on, let’s try pleasure. Let’s look for the good things in life... I did not withhold my heart from any pleasure…..”

• Ultimate fulfillment is in the LORD.

The Chief End of man2. Building the right kingdom.

1 Kings 2:4 “If your descendants live as they should and follow Me faithfully with all their heart and soul, one of them will always sit on the throne of Israel.”

• Eccl 2:3-11 ..seeking wisdom….building huge homes....planting beautiful vineyards….made gardens and parks….built reservoirs….bought slaves….owned large herds and flocks….collected great sums of silver and gold....hired wonderful singers….had many beautiful concubines..

• 1 Kings 11:4 ..they turned his heart to worship other gods instead of being completely faithful to the LORD his God…

• Anything will do for God but the world must have our best. (Charles Spurgeon)

The Chief End of Man3. Living with the right focus.

1 Kings 2:3-4 Keep the decrees, commands, regulations, and laws written in the Law of Moses so that you will be successful in all you do and wherever you go. If you do this, then the LORD will keep the promise He made to me.

• Eccl 12:13 Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty.

• Delight in Him and honour Him.