2 Chronicles 22

Ahaziah was forty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Athaliah the granddaughter of Omri. He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab, for his mother advised him to do wickedly. Therefore he did evil in the sight of the LORD, like the house of Ahab; for they were his counselors after the death of his father, to his destruction.

(2Ch 22:2-4)

Ahaziah, just like his father, was as wicked as the house of Ahab. The same woman who had been such an awful influence in his father’s life was an awful influence on him. You may say, “He couldn’t help it, having an n evil mother and father like that; he was destined for wickedness”. Look at what verse 4 says though… it points us to the fact that AFTER HIS Father was dead, he chose the men of the house of AHAB to be his counselors.

This word counselor means to be advised or to consult another. Basically, he was drawing his wisdom from the wrong place. The world has one kind of wisdom and the Lord has another. The world’s wisdom always leads to the exultation of self, often at the expense of others. On the contrary, God’s wisdom leads to the exaltation of HIM, and is always beneficial to others. This morning is another reminder to us of the importance of where we go to for wisdom.

For us, we have a PURE source of GODLY wisdom. It is the Word of God. It will help you determine of the counsel people are giving you is good or bad; if it is heavenly or earthly. So, don’t just take my word for it, or anyone else’s for that matter… test all things against the Word of God, and cling tightly to that which is true!