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How do we function under ungodly leaders? (102-2)

Written by Barry-Werner on December 29th, 2009. Posted in 1 Kings, 1 Timothy, 2 Kings, Authority, Character, New Testament, Old Testament, Personal Development, Power and Influence, Relationships, Romans, Values.

A fact that we all know but never really want to speak out loud is that sometimes selfish, angry, bullies become leaders in positions of authority. Read 1 Kings 19:1-2 and 1 Kings 21.

King Ahab of Israel married Jezebel, daughter of the King of Tyre. To put it mildly, Jezebel was not the kind of woman one would feel comfortable taking home to meet mother. This wicked queen was a power-hungry, abusive, scary woman. To get the complete picture of this leader read 1 Kings 16-21 and 2 Kings 9 but the assigned passages will give a quick overview.

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