He had it all and lost it all. He lost it all because he confused the success of his accomplishments with the source of his success. At the height of his success and provision, Solomon forgot the clear instructions in the law that had made his kingdom a success. For him, his success proved to be his failure. In these verses, we will reflect on Solomon’s choices that paved the way to his demise as a sobering reminder of our own vulnerability and desperate need for God’s word.