Gideon's son, Abimelech, tried to become king through violence. His brother told the "king of trees" story to send a message: godly people serve others, but power-hungry folks like Abimelech just cause harm. The Book of Judges shows the Israelites going from bad to worse, with a recurring phrase: "And again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the Lord." Why? They forgot about God in their hearts, not just their heads. Do you ever do that too? Don't worry; even those who love God sometimes forget to follow Him. But remember, God never forgets us. He sent Jesus to rescue us when we'd forgotten Him.