The fruits of the spirit of Ahab

Let’s be clear, the spirit of Jezebel truly is a monster, but the first who is to blame is Ahab. If Ahab would have used his authority in the right way, and if he really would have focused on God, then Jezebel never would have had a chance. Jezebel will get what she deserves, but God will hold the leaders responsible in the first place. 
Now let’s take a look at the fruits of Ahab.

1. Refusing to repent. Ahab rather wants to justify his acts, then to repent. He doesn’t have to do much for that, because Jezebel will always help him to justify his deeds. While she whispers in his ear, he just says what she says, believing that he did nothing wrong.
2. Squandering authority. Although Ahab loves to have authority, he only uses it when it serves him best. But when he really needs to take authority, he does nothing. While he has the duty to act, he just leans back and let everything happen.
3. Submitting to false authority. The only authority a leader should submit himself to, is to the authority of Jesus Christ. He should be the Leader of the leaders. Instead of that, leaders who controlled by Ahab, are submitting their selves to Jezebels. From that moment, they are spiritual blind and deaf for the works of this monster.
4. Worshiping idols. In the previous parts of this study, I mentioned that there are several ways of worship. Anything that takes the first place in your life, anything that takes the place of Jesus in your life, is an idol. Ahab will follow Jezebel, while she simply makes something else the first priority. She doesn’t leave Jesus out, she just takes His rightful first place. A few examples of what can take the place of Jesus are signs, miracles, prayers, prophecies, religion, structures, rules etc. We need distinction to recognize this happening.
5. Not taking responsibility. Ahab will allow Jezebel to take over at many points and moments. He will just stand and watch it happen, while doing nothing. He has the responsibility of his position, he has the responsibility over Jezebel (who handles in his name and with his authority), but yet he will not take any responsibility for his of her actions.
6. Taking what’s not rightfully his. Ahab will lust after many things he sees. But he will also take what is not rightfully his. While he lets Jezebel spread her false testimonies and accusations, he takes away churches, ministries and all sort of work from the true servants of the Lord. Although he will be held accountable to God, it does happen in the churches and ministries of today.
7. Loves to have a position, but hates confrontation. Not only does Ahab hate responsibility, he also hates confrontation. He will always try to avoid it, and to let Jezebel deal with the situation.
8. Being blinded. There are many Churches, where people wonder why the leaders don’t see what’s going on. Well, that might be because they are spiritually blinded. That is what happens to leaders who gave in to Jezebel and who are now controlled by the spirit of Ahab.
9. Blaming others. Ahab always chooses the easiest way. When his mistakes come out, he just blames someone else for it. This is also a part of his lack of responsibility.
10. Playing the victim/self pity. The next phase in blaming others, is to play the victim. Everything was done to him. He really couldn’t help it. He is so pitiful. Don’t fall for it, but test everything.