1 Kings, 22
22. And he said, ‘I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets.’ And the Lord said: ‘You will deceive him, and you will prevail. Go forth, and do so.’
22. And he said, ‘I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets.’ And the Lord said: ‘You will deceive him, and you will prevail. Go forth, and do so.’
1 Kings 22 is a chapter that narrates the confrontation between the King Ahab of Israel and the Jehoshaphat of Judah against the king of Syria, in which Ahab seeks the guidance of his prophets, while Jehoshaphat requests a prophet of the Lord. The prophets of Ahab tell him that he succeeds in battle, but the prophet of the Lord, Micaiah, prophesies the defeat and death of Ahab. Here are five verses related to the topics addressed in 1 Kings 22:
Isaiah 44:25: "I undo the signs of the Liar Prophets, and make the grounds crazy; I make the wise wise and turn their knowledge." This verse shows that God has the power to unmask the liars and the grounds that seek to deceive people.
Jeremiah 14:14: "The Lord said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name; I have never sent them, nor did I order them, nor did I speak to them; false vision, and guessing, and vanity, and the deceit of his heart, is what they prophesy you. " This verse denounces the practice of false prophets, who claim to speak in the name of God, but are actually lying.
Ezekiel 13:2-3: "Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who prophesy, and say to those who only come out of themselves: I heard the word of the Lord: Thus saith the Lord God: Woe to the crazy prophets, who follow your own spirit and they saw nothing! " This verse condemns the prophets who follow their own desires and emotions, rather than seeking God's guidance.
Hosea 4:6: "My people are being destroyed, because you lack knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you, that you may not be a priest before me; I will forget your children. " This verse shows that the lack of knowledge and obedience to God's law can lead to the destruction of the people.
Amos 3:7: "Certainly the Lord God will do nothing without first revealing His secret to His servants, the prophets." This verse highlights the importance of the true prophets, who are chosen by God to receive their revelations and guidance.
“Sigamos o caminho que nos conduz a Deus.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
