1 Kings 13:7-10

The Man of God.

We may view "Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin," as the "man of sin" of his time, and a forerunner of the Antichrist of more modern times ( 2 Thessalonians 2:3 ). In contrast to him we have to consider the "man of God," in which character this prophet who confronted Jeroboam at Bethel, is described. The instructions under which he acted teach us how a saint should behave amongst workers of iniquity.

I. HE MUST HOLD NO FELLOWSHIP WITH THEM .

1 . He must not eat and drink with them .

2 . He must refuse their presents .

II. HIS INTERCOURSE WITH THEM SHOULD BE BRIEF .

1 . While serving God he is safe .

2 . But it is perilous longer to remain .

3 . But why must he return by another way?

HOMILIES BY A. ROWLAND