Before the Altar part 11

One thing we must consider, our actions can and do affect others, no matter if we see it or not. When I lie, or curse, or whatever, someone sees me, and that someone may not see Christians in a favorable light because of what I do. Let's take this deeper. Consider Solomon. Because of Solomon's lusts, Israel was doomed. (2 Kings 16:8) Were the people payinf for what Solomon did? Yes and no. There are instances where a man's actions -- in direct disobedience to God -- cause God to punish His people. (Joshua 7) But more importantly, Solomon's life was out in the open, for all to see. And not only did the people he ruled see, but foreigners saw it as well. If Solomon can lead his life and worship false gods in addition to God the Almighty and God does nothing, why should anyone worry about worshipping other and false gods? After all who truly is to say who is the true God? If this type of honoring God suited Solomon, why shouldn't it suit the people under his rule?