And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the Lord to-day.
Divine truth and its typical reception
Here are four types of human conduct in relation to Divine truth.
I. Those who seek the truth. Micaiah believed in its existence, prayed for its teaching, and determined to follow its leading.
II. Those who are opposed to the truth. The priests assumed to be its only depositaries, denied the claims of others, ridiculed and opposed its representative. None so slow to believe in a Divine Spirit as those accustomed to speak Divine words, but in whose hearts is no Divine life.
III. Those who believe yet disobey the truth. Jehoshaphat believed the prophet Micaiah, mildly defended his character, yet would not withdraw from Ahab.
IV. Those who are alarmed at truth. Ahab roused in conscience, afraid of results, and tried to escape by stratagem. (J. Wolfendale.)
