Ahab didn't like to hear the prophecies of Micaiah because he always prophesied bad about Ahab. Though Micaiah was a true prophet of the LORD, Ahab preferred the lying prophets who gave him what he wanted to hear. So, is what we want to hear better than the truth of God? Well, it depends! If you want truth, good or bad, then we should look to the LORD. But, if you want someone to affirm what you want to do or hear, then there are plenty of those people around.
Ahab wanted to hear what he wanted to hear - as we will learn tomorrow, that advice cost him his life.
Saints, seek the wisdom of the LORD in His Word. True, God's Word will convicts us (to keep us from hurting God, others, and ourselves), steer us from what we want to do (toward what we should do), and compel us to do uncomfortable acts (that comfort others or glorify God.
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