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Julie Polglaze: 1 Kings 12

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Show Notes

Even when discipline comes, God’s faithfulness never wavers. Pride divides and damages what was meant to be united, revealing the stark contrast between harsh, self-focused leadership and the humble, sacrificial way of Christ.

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