Daily Strength: A 365-Day Devotional for Men March 29 - Wisdom Is Not Genetic
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Mar 29, 2026 
Gary Miller, devotional commentator who draws on Scripture to encourage spiritual growth. He reflects on Rehoboam’s pride and the danger of ignoring elder counsel. Short lessons on avoiding harsh leadership, trusting God’s sovereignty, and turning to Christ for true wisdom.
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Teenage Rejection Turned Adult Respect
- Gary Miller recounts a Mark Twain quip about a son who thought his father was ignorant at 14 but admired him at 21.
- The story (though apocryphal) illustrates how distance and time often reveal parental wisdom that youth initially rejects.
Rejecting Elders Often Worsens Decisions
- Rehoboam's story shows that asserting adult independence often leads to rejecting wiser elders and making worse choices.
- Even though Solomon was the wisest, Rehoboam ignored seasoned counsel and compounded his father's harsh policies, producing disaster.
God Uses Even Foolish Leaders For His Purposes
- The chronicler frames Rehoboam's foolishness within God's sovereign plan, so human stupidity can still fulfil divine promises.
- Gary Miller emphasizes that God used Rehoboam's stubbornness to fulfil Ahijah's prophecy about Jeroboam.