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The Danger of Right Words
Commentators point out that the 400 prophets deceptively used God's name, 'Jehovah,' to sound legitimate. Matthew Henry suggests this was done specifically to please the godly King Jehoshaphat. This serves as a crucial warning that using religious language does not automatically validate a message; believers must look beyond the words to the speaker's true motives.
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19th Century
Bishop
For the Lord shall deliver it. —The prophets, led by Zedekiah, now venture to use the Name of Jehovah, from which they had at firs…
17th Century
Pastor
And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, go up to Ramothgilead, and prosper All encouraged the king to go up against t…
17th Century
Minister
The same easygoing nature, which leads some godly persons into friendship with the declared enemies of religion, makes it very dangerous for them. …