Even if it is like an arrow that is shot unintentionally, 

the word of God pierces my conscience ...

The true prophet Micah,

who said, "I will speak only what my God says" (2 Chron. 18:13),

was a genuine prophet.

However, King Ahab of Israel

despised the true prophet Micah because, in Ahab's view,

Micah always prophesied unfavorable things about him (vv. 7, 17).

This indicated that King Ahab, in the eyes of God, was persistently disobedient to God's word.

Instead, he was accustomed to listening to false prophets

who prophesied only favorable things about him (vv. 5, 9-11).

When Ahab, in alliance with King Jehoshaphat of Judah,

planned to attack Ramoth Gilead (vv. 1-2),

he did not only heed the words of the 400 false prophets

but also listened to Micah, who prophesied unfavorable things about him,

due to Jehoshaphat's insistence (vv. 14-23).

Later, when he went up to Ramoth Gilead with Jehoshaphat,

he disguised himself while entering the battlefield,

and Jehoshaphat wore his royal attire (vv. 28-29).

It seems that Ahab did this to avoid the fulfillment of the prophecy of the true prophet Micah,

fearing the impending disaster (v. 22).

However, God brought about the fulfillment of Micah's prophecy in a surprising way.

A random arrow shot by a soldier hit Ahab between the scale armor and the breastplate (v. 33).

As a result, Ahab struggled to stay upright in his chariot during the fierce battle,

managing to hold off the Arameans until the evening when he died as the sun set (v. 34).

It raises the question whether Ahab, in the moments before his death,

recognized that the words of the true prophet Micah,

who had prophesied negative things about him, were coming true.

Did he realize that the random arrow, seemingly shot unintentionally,

was the means by which God's word through Micah was being fulfilled?

Simultaneously, did he come to the understanding

that the positive prophecies spoken by the false prophets were, in fact, lies?

What lesson does this message teach us?

We must heed the words of God's truth,

whether they are pleasant or unpleasant to our ears.

Regardless of our personal feelings toward His words,

we are obligated to listen to God's message.

If we find ourselves averse to hearing His words,

it may serve as evidence of our disobedience to God's commands.

At this moment,

our familiarity with the false teachings of false pastors

through their deceitful sermons may also be indicative of our state.

We should become accustomed to hearing God's words

conveyed faithfully through His true servants.

Even if His words, like an arrow shot unintentionally by His servant, pierce our conscience,

we are to listen and obey them.