2 Chron. 17, 18 [The Message]

A lot was on the line as the kings of both Judah and Israel were considering attacking Ramoth in Gilead. Evil King Ahab summoned 400 prophets to inquire if God would help them. They all, apart from God’s true inspiration, predicted an overwhelming victory. King Jehoshaphat of Judah, wisely asked, “Is there not another prophet to consult?” Ahab said, Yes, there’s Micaiah, but I hate him. He always goes against me.” The king of Judah said, “Go get him. I want to hear what he has to say.”

The messenger sent to fetch him advised, “All the prophets have foretold a victory. You should say the same.” Micaiah said, “Nothing doing. I will give what God really gives me.” As it turns out, a lying spirit had been sent to influence Ahab to go to war, a war in which an anonymous archer would draw back and fire an arrow that would hit Ahab and kill him.

There may be political pressure on us to say and believe what everybody thinks we should. There could be a MASSive lying spirit influencing the MASSes. (I personally think there is) We are wise to stay close to God and believe what HE is telling us rather than succumb to political correctness.