Even
the king is subject to God's 'law'. His supreme responsibility is this:
Pay careful attention to God's Word (17:18-20). Politically, he may be
in an elevated position - a 'king over' others (17:14-15). Spiritually,
he must not allow 'his heart' to be 'lifted up above his brethren'
(17:20). There must be humble obedience to God's Word. Priests speak to
God for us. Prophets speak to us for God. We need both - 'prayer and the
ministry of the Word' (Acts 6:4). In our worship, we must keep the Lord
at the very centre. Anything or anyone who distracts our attention from
the Lord is no help to true worship (9-14). 'A prophet like Moses'
(18:15): Jesus is the ultimate prophet - to see and hear Him is to see
and hear God (John 5:19; 12:49; 14:9). He preaches God's Word. He is 'the Word of God' (John 1:1).
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