The reign of Uzziah. This story (and a few of the ones before it) are a warning. Uzziah started out very well, with a heart for God. Zechariah taught him God's ways and helped him to learn about Him. But after Zechariah died, Uzziah grew away from God--he grew proud, and stopped trusting in God.
Warning! Just because I follow God now doesn't mean I always will. There is no mystical rule that says once you follow God it's forever. I have to always strive for God. If I grow proud because of the success He gives me, and stop depending on Him, I will fall. Also, good God-seeking friends--just the influence of the surroundings, really--are important! Uzziah was doing fine until Zechariah died.
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