Rehoboam had just arrived in Shechem to be make king over Israel. Before he would be anointed, the elders of Israel together with Jeroboam came to see this young prince. They asked him if a favour - please make our burdens lighter...*. As young King he had no idea. But Rehoboam forgot that his position as a king was granted by God. Such that if he needed counsel it was best to go to God. Rehoboam firstly consulted the elders who stood before his late father King Solomon. They told him - "if you would serve the people they will be your servant...". Rehoboam did not find this counsel appealing so he consulted his peers or friends who he grew up with. They told him, "let the people know that you are going to be worse than your father. If my father chastised you with whips I will chastise you with scorpions". Mr. young king found this youthful counsel appealing. He went ahead with this counsel. The people refused to anoint him king. He was nearly lynched. This is Rehoboam error. He is weak. He does not even know the difference between quality and poor decisions. Further he finds his position as an opportunity to terrorise his own people. Weak people have the tendency to be harsh and abusive. But David recounted, "O Lord, they gentleness has made me great". In our day, when I see racism, tribalism, gender biased thinking, I see the wanting power of a weak man. When I see a terror husband, bossy bosses and arrogant officials I see the wanting power of a weak man. Precious One, are you walking in this error? Such won't reign for long. Take a listen to this podcast and you will be glad you did. God bless you more.