In the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 24, we read about king Joash, who reigned in Jerusalem for forty years.
The Lord's priest, in the early years of his reign, was Jehoiada. He helped to guide Joash in rebuilding the Lord's Temple, which had gone neglected for many years and had suffered through much ransacking. As an act of faith toward his people, Joash and his priest set an empty chest outside the Temple, and asked that all give what was imposed by Moses into the chest. Day and night, the chest was filled by the people and the Levites assigned to watch over it emptied it.
The Temple was repaired.
Jehoiada died at the age of 130, having lived a much longer life than usual. Afterward, rulers from Judah came and poisoned the mind of Joash and he worshiped false gods, despite pleading from Jehoiada's son Zechariah to not do so. The Lord was not pleased, especially after Zechariah was stoned to death by command of the king.
Because of these acts, a small Aramean army invaded Joash and he was assassinated. Had he not listened to the vileness of Judah and kept his faithful mind on the Lord, his life would have, more than likely, turned out much better.
Be aware of who gives you advice. It's always wise to take matters of advice and pray upon it.
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