Amaziah did not destroy the pagan shrines, and the people still offered sacrifices and burned incense there.

Amaziah did what was pleasing in the Lord’s sight, but not wholeheartedly.

“Why do you turn to gods who could not even save their own people from you?”

16But the king interrupted him and said, “Since when have I made you the king’s counselor? Be quiet now before I have you killed!”

So the prophet stopped with this warning: “I know that God has determined to destroy you because you have done this and have refused to accept my counsel.”

But Amaziah refused to listen, for God was determined to destroy him for turning to the gods of Edom.

I worship the Lord, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the land.”

I know that this terrible storm is all my fault.”

Those who worship false gods turn their backs on all God’s mercies.

Lord God my Father,

Help me to know and destroy all of the false idols I may carry and only have you as my God. Give me discernment to only desire your pleasing way and strength to avoid distraction. Guide and direct my attention and make me stubborn in your way alone. Make me obedient to you.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen