Why is Asa praised even though he did not remove all the high places?

Asa is praised because his heart was wholly true to the Lord all his days. While some high places remained, he removed idols, cleansed the land of idolatry, and led Judah in covenant faithfulness. God commends wholehearted devotion even when reform is not perfect.

What does it mean to have a heart wholly true to the Lord?

It means a life of consistent obedience and loyalty to God, motivated by love for Him. This devotion affects every area of life, even when repentance and renewal are needed.

How can we courageously confront compromise in our lives or churches?

We confront compromise by grounding our actions in Scripture, seeking the Lord in prayer, and acting with both courage and humility. Like Asa, we must be willing to make hard decisions, even when they involve family or cultural pressures.

1 Kings 15 — Abijam’s Failure, Asa’s Reform, and God’s Faithfulness (August 10, 2025)

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1 Kings 15 — Abijam’s Failure, Asa’s Reform, and God’s Faithfulness | Reading the Bible Daily with Dave

Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025 • Passage: 1 Kings 15:1–34

Show Summary

In 1 Kings 15, Abijam follows in the sins of his father Rehoboam, but Asa stands out for courageous reform and godly leadership. God honors faithfulness, judges ongoing rebellion, and keeps His promises.

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Scripture Reading — 1 Kings 15:1–34 (ESV)

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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.