The history of King Ahaziah's sin and its punishment has in it a warning which none can disregard with impunity. Men today may not pay homage to heathen gods, yet thousands are worshiping at Satan's shrine as verily as did the king of Israel. The spirit of idolatry is rife in the world today, although, under the influence of science and education, it has assumed forms more refined and attractive than in the days when Ahaziah sought to the god of Ekron. Every day adds its sorrowful evidence that faith in the sure word of prophecy is decreasing, and that in its stead superstition and satanic witchery are captivating the minds of many.

Skildringen af kong Ahazjas synd og straf rummer en advarsel, som ingen kan se bort fra ustraffet. Menneskene tilbeder måske ikke hedenske guder i dag, men alligevel tilbeder de lige så bogstaveligt i Satans tempel som Israels konge. Verden er fuld af afgudsdyrkelse i dag; nutidens videnskab og uddannelse har blot bevirket, at den fremtræder på en mere raffineret og tiltalende måde, end da Ahazja søgte Ekrons gud. Hver dag bærer sit sørgelige vidnesbyrd om, at troen på det sikre profetiske ord er i aftagen, og at overtro og djævelsk trolddom tager magten over mange menneskers sind.