1 Kings 16:29-33

Ahab's wickedness.

The evil genius of the son of Omri appeared—

I. IN HIS WALKING IN THE SINS OF JEROBOAM .

1 . In this, probably, he encouraged his father .

2 . He did not alter his course after his father's death .

II. IN HIS MATRIMONIAL ALLIANCE WITH JEZEBEL .

1 . She was a pronounced idolater .

2 . Such alliances have ever proved demoralizing .

3 . For typical reasons also they were forbidden .

III. IN HIS ENCOURAGEMENT GIVEN TO BAAL AND ASHERE .

1 . To Baal .

2 . To Ashsere .

No wonder, then, the anger of the Lord should be provoked. If we would not provoke it we must avoid the spirit of idolatry. This spirit is shown in the love of illicit things. Also in excessive love of lawful things.—J.A.M.