2 Chronicles 12:14

And he did evil, because he did not prepare his heart to seek the LORD. (2 Chronicles 12:14)

Three points:

1. Evil

Evil is defined by the Lawgiver. We have the 10 Commandments. The law is written in our hearts. We know we are guilty. What to do about the guilt? Most seem to stuff it in the back of their minds and try to forget it. Some just sear their conscious by doing even more evil. Some repent.

2. Because

The Scripture gives us the reason for the king's evil. He had a choice to make, and he made it. He could have chosen to seek God--pray and do things in life God's way--or not to seek God. He chose to NOT seek God. What are we going to do? What will be our choice?

3. Prepare

The king could have continued the reform started earlier when he humbled himself before God at the appearance of the King of Egypt. God delivered him in that situation, but King Rehoboam did not continue in that, but chose not to seek God's help and wisdom. Do we pray to God for help, and after He helps us, we forget Him? God help us.