In the Chronological Bible commentary for today are these words, "God demands strict obedience even when certain acts seem entirely appropriate - perhaps even righteous - according to human notions."
Even though God demands strict obedience, we are human and are not perfect (YET) but we must strive for strict obedience as if we can obey it. There are many acts that we do as Believers that seem appropriate according to human notions, but our allegiance is to Him and Him alone even if it is contrary to the ways of the world or even the ways of the established church.
Ahab and Jezebel, what a pair – especially Jezebel - such a well-known name. The name is often synonymous with ungodly activities and ungodly sexual activities. The church in Thyatira was admonished because they tolerated the spirit of Jezebel.
Rev 2:20
Nevertheless, I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess. By her teaching she misleads my servants into sexual immorality and the eating of food sacrificed to idols.
Even though God demands strict obedience, we are human and are not perfect (YET) but we must strive for strict obedience as if we can obey it. There are many acts that we do as Believers that seem appropriate according to human notions, but our allegiance is to Him and Him alone even if it is contrary to the ways of the world or even the ways of the established church.
Ahab and Jezebel, what a pair – especially Jezebel - such a well-known name. The name is often synonymous with ungodly activities and ungodly sexual activities. The church in Thyatira was admonished because they tolerated the spirit of Jezebel.
Rev 2:20
Nevertheless, I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess. By her teaching she misleads my servants into sexual immorality and the eating of food sacrificed to idols.
It's very clear what happens to those who continue in the spirit of Jezebel.
Rev 2:21-22
I have given her time to repent of her immorality, but she is unwilling. So I will cast her on a bed of suffering, and I will make those who commit adultery with her suffer intensely, unless they repent of her ways.
Rev 2:21-22
I have given her time to repent of her immorality, but she is unwilling. So I will cast her on a bed of suffering, and I will make those who commit adultery with her suffer intensely, unless they repent of her ways.
Elijah tells of the punishment of Ahab and Jezebel on page 713. His prophecy came true in exact detail. Check out pages 715 and 737 for the painful details.
A perfect example of how God works is found in today’s reading. God uses His people to discipline other people. God also uses other people to discipline His people. God uses the host of heaven to bring about His plan.
IKing 22:19-22
Micaiah continued, "Therefore hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on his throne with all the host of heaven standing around him on his right and on his left. And the LORD said, 'Who will entice Ahab into attacking Ramoth Gilead and going to his death there?' "One suggested this, and another that. Finally, a spirit came forward, stood before the LORD and said, 'I will entice him.' " 'By what means?' the LORD asked. " 'I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets,' he said. " 'You will succeed in enticing him,' said the LORD. 'Go and do it.'
While we may not understand His ways, we must remember that God has the perfect plan. He is in control. He has the final word!
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