From Steve’s Library 09/28/2004

Think about the men in scripture who should have finished strong, but didn’t. How about Solomon? He was ambushed by women. He had over 700 wives and 300 concubines. No wonder Solomon didn’t finish strong, he was exhausted. He was also ambushed by his wealth and by the fact that he neglected his family. His foreign wives turned his heart against the Lord.

His son, Rehoboam was such a poor leader, that within days of his taking the throne to replace the deceased Solomon, the people revolted and ultimately split the nation.

The enemy has been using these three ambushes for thousands of years. So gentlemen, keep your eyes open to the ambush of another woman. To the ambush of the love of money. To the ambush of a neglected family.

Charles Spurgeon once said, “Beware of no man more than yourself. We carry our worst enemies within us.” To finish strong means that you are walking with God personally at the end of your life.

—Steve Farrar

Steve Farrar was the author of many books, including the best-sellers Point Man, Finishing Strong, and Battle Ready: Be Strong and of Good Courage in These Troubled Times.