Ahab Complex (4) Attitude to the Prophetic
Ahab had an ambivalent attitude to the prophetic.
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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.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.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.False Accusations
He made false accusations against the prophets
1 Kings 18:17, 21:20.
Vulnerability: It is easy to spread rumours about prophets.Rejected Prophetic Challenge
Ahab was unable to accept a challenge.
1 Kings 17:1, 13:4.
Vulnerability: Many Pastors do not like being challenged.
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