Missed it by that much....

And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, according to all that his father Amaziah had done.4 Nevertheless, the high places were not taken away. The people still sacrificed and made offerings on the high places.


This is one of the most repeated phrases, in one form or the other, in the history of Israel as told in the Old Testament.  Interesting, because it does represent me so much.


In the first place, do I "do right in the eyes of the Lord"?  If so, good, then do I make sure "the high places are taken away"?


Its not enough to be a good boy and continue to allow the worship the things that deny God's preeminence.  He's not an "equal opportunity god"; He's an absolute monarch.  (another reason we need to keep social studies in school).