Ahab Complex (4) Attitude to the Prophetic

Ahab had an ambivalent attitude to the prophetic.

1. User
   Ahab used other people for his purpose.
   1 Kings 21:3-11; 22 1-4: 18:5, 22:26
   He used a woman to do his dirty work
   1 Kings 14:2; 21:5-16; 19:1
   He was willing to use prophets when it suited.
   1 Kings 13:6, 14:2, 20:3.
   
   Vulnerability: Many pastors like to have pet prophets. Some use woman to achieve their goals.

2. Court Prophets
   They can be relied on to support what the leaders say.
   1 Kings 22:10-13,22,23.
   
   Vulnerability: Many churches have tame/pet prophets.

3. Hostile to Prophets
   Ahab attacked the prophets when challenged. He tried to destroy them
   1 Kings 13:4; 18:9, 14, 22:26,27
   He raised hand against the prophets
   
   Vulnerability: Many prophets have been destroyed by Pastors.

4. False Accusations
   He made false accusations against the prophets
   1 Kings 18:17, 21:20.
   
   Vulnerability: It is easy to spread rumours about prophets.

5. Rejected Prophetic Challenge
   Ahab was unable to accept a challenge.
   1 Kings 17:1, 13:4.
   
   Vulnerability: Many Pastors do not like being challenged.