The Life of King Amaziah: Part 2
Breakdown of 2 Chronicles 25:1-12
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Good leaders ‘go bad’ when
(Extremely foolish behavior)
Verse 14
“When Amaziah returned from slaughtering the Edomites, he brought back the gods of the people of Seir. He set them up as his own gods, bowed down to them and burned sacrifices to them.”
Good leaders ‘go bad’ when
(Lack of good sense and judgment)
Verses 15, 16
“The anger of the Lord burned against Amaziah, and he sent a prophet to him, who said, “Why do you consult this people’s gods, which could not save their own people from your hand?” 16) While he was still speaking, the king said to him, “Have we appointed you an adviser to the king? Stop! Why be struck down?” So the prophet stopped but said, “I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this and have not listened to my counsel.”
Good leaders ‘go bad’ when
(Determination not change ones attitude)
Verse 20-22
“Amaziah, however, would not listen, for God so worked that he might deliver them into the hands of Jehoash, because they sought the gods of Edom. 21) So Jehoash king of Israel attacked. He and Amaziah king of Judah faced each other at Beth Shemesh in Judah. 22) Judah was routed by Israel, and every man fled to his home.”
Questions
1). Who are you listening to (or not) listening to thats impacting your life as a leader?
2). What stubborn ways is God challenging you to change?