Key verse: “And he walked in the way
of the kings of Israel, like as did the house of Ahab: for he had the
daughter of Ahab to wife: and he wrought that which was evil in the eyes
of the LORD” (2 Chronicles 21:6).
A young lady, who was at an advanced stage of pregnancy, recently told a
pathetic story of her life. She boarded an aircraft from a West African
country to the United States of America, where she met a Christian, who
engaged her in a discussion about Christ. She narrated the mistakes she
made in her sinful relationships and the consequences of her acts of
indiscretion. According to her, when she got a job, a man came and
expressed affection towards her. Unfortunately, she got carried away
with infatuation.
She said: “I allowed my emotions and lust to run ahead of my Christian
principles, reasoning, and intelligence, and became backslidden by
getting involved in immorality with this man who was much older than
me. I slacked in my Bible reading, prayers, and church attendance and
got far away from my devotion to God.”
The pathetic story above reflects the life of Jehoram, who reigned after
his father, Jehoshaphat. Jehoram got married to Athaliah, the daughter
of Ahab and Jezebel. Unequal relationship breeds compromise.
Jehoshaphat’s compromise in business transaction and his son’s
compromise in marriage led to his downfall. Athaliah brought the evil
practices of her mother, Jezebel, to influence her husband, causing
Judah to forget the true God and turn to Baal worship. Edomites and
Libnah, who were subjects unto Judah, now revolted under Jehoram’s
leadership.
Jehoram followed the ways of Ahab, his father-in-law. No sooner had he
come to power than he murdered all the sons of his father, who were
better than him. His reign was characterised by wickedness of the
highest order.
Godly parents must be unsparing and down-to-earth when taking vital
decisions that will affect the future of their children. To avoid
corruption, backsliding and wickedness in high places, character and
godly conduct must be placed above charisma and ability.
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Culled from DCLM Daily Manna
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