“The Majority Is Not Always Right”
Monday, September 9, 2024Key Verse
“And Micaiah said, As the LORD liveth, even what my God saith, that will I speak.” 2 Chronicles 18:13
Text — 2Chronicles 18:4-13
Message
Most decisions in the world today is by popular vote: that is the decision is based on opinion of the majority of people. Hence, it is common to hear “populardemand” which means something is done because majority of people have asked for it to be done. However, popular demand is not always right when it comes to the things of God. Children of God are encouraged to always seek God’s standard in all things.
In our Bible passage today, four hundred prophets gave a prophesy that was not from God, but one man, Micaiah stood alone for the truth. Believers are to be like Micaiah in standing for God and the truth all the time. We should not be confused by the majority opinion but always seek to know the mind and the will of God. Ask for God’s will before you take any decision and not do something because the majority of the people are doing it. Seek counsel from godly elders if you are confused in any matter.
The word of God warns that “There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” (Proverbs 14:12) It pays to remain with God. Stay with the word of God, even if you are the only one. The society is full of lies and deceits but you must be another Micaiah and the Lord will bless you.
Further Reading
1 Kings 18:17-24
Prayer for today
Oh Lord, help me to stand on the truth at all times.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
