We must train our ears.

King Ahaziah should not have followed

the teachings of his relatives from the house of Ahab.

However, he did follow their teachings

and committed evil in the sight of God.

Furthermore, King Ahaziah should not have listened

to the advice of the house of Ahab.

Yet, he listened to their advice

and went with Joram, the king of Israel, the son of Ahab,

to fight against Hazael, the king of Syria.

In the end, he was killed just like the members of the house of Ahab,

when he went to meet Jehu

(2 Chronicles 22:4-9).

As I reflect on this passage,

 I realize that Satan can make us listen to the teachings

and advice of evil people around us,

leading us to commit evil in the sight of God.

Moreover, Satan can make us listen to the false teachings

and advice of false pastors who are like hungry wolves in sheep's clothing

(Matthew 7:15), causing us to sin against God.  The time has already come.

People are gathering around false pastors,

preferring to follow their own desires and listen to teachers

who gratify their ears rather than hearing sound doctrine

(Ref.: 2 Timothy 4:3).

Therefore, we need to train our ears.

Our ears should be accustomed to hearing sound doctrine.

Our ears should be familiar with listening

to the words spoken by the Holy Spirit to us

(Ref.: Revelation 2:7, 11, 17, 29; 3:13, 22).