An active enemy

Judah was constantly tempted to worship idols. The history of the nation is a cycle of Baal worship and revival of the worship of YHWH. One good king, one bad king. A king starts well and ends poorly. Why is it not obvious and natural to follow the Lord? Zechariah, the priest, said, “Why do you disobey the Lord’s commands and keep yourselves from prospering?” (2Ch 24:20) We have an enemy. Just as he did in the garden, Satan is hard at work luring us away from the truth. If we don’t recognize our adversary, we are sure to be deceived. (Joh 8:44)