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Women are declared to be equal to men in every way. The thought of the woman being
subject to man is offensive, and derided with every imaginable argument. On every hand
you will encounter those in the world who seek to take you captive to the attitude and
actions of Jezebel. The philosophy of the independent woman has saturated society. Its
advocates are everywhere. It is a mere remnant who have not fallen for the deceptive allure
of this self-exalting spirit.

Colossians 2:8

See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according
to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than
according to Christ.

Jezebel exalted herself. She took to herself a role God had not assigned to the woman.
Consequently, Yahweh judged her severely. Her fall was calamitous. Her shame is beyond
compare. She ended up as dung upon the face of the earth. Her reputation is one of divine
reproach.
In contrast, the Son of God emptied Himself of the glory that was His. He willingly
stepped down from His position in the heavens. Yahshua accepted a position of a servant,
ever living to do the Father’s will. Christ even washed the feet of the men whom He had
created.

Philippians 2:5-9
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Yahshua: Who, being in the form
of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no
reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness
of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became
obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also has highly
exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name...

The humble spirit of Christ is exceedingly pleasing to the Father. There are great
contrasts to the death of Jezebel and that of Christ. Jezebel was cast down in her death.
Christ was lifted up. It was not possible to cast Christ down, for He had adopted the lowest
position possible.
We see another contrast after the deaths of Jezebel and Christ. When Jehu gave the
command to bury Jezebel, there was nothing left to bury. The dogs had eaten her. Jezebel
had lived in sensual ease and luxury during her life. Though Jehu would have shown her
some honor in her death, God did not permit it. There was nothing left to bury. By contrast,
Christ lived a life of humility and service. Although He was crucified, not a bone of His body
was broken and He was buried in a rich man’s tomb. “Precious in the sight of Yahweh is the
death of His godly ones” (Psalm 116:15). Those who would be honored by God must humble
themselves.

Proverbs 15:33
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom, and before honor comes humility.

The world and the sinful nature expressed in the passions and desires of the flesh,