Charles Spurgeon's "Morning & Evening" Devotional: June 12th Morning “Evil doers shall be cut off.” 1 Kings 21:17-29 1 Kings 21:18 Short is the triumph of the wicked. Before Ahab can enjoy his plunder, he is to be served with a writ of ejectment of a terrible kind. 1 Kings 21:19 Admire the dauntless courage of Elijah, who does not hesitate to confront the haughty king in the very moment of his joy. Who would like to take the prey from between the lions jaws? Yet this heroic man advances to the task. 1 Kings 21:20 Ungodly men often count faithful ministers to be their enemies, when indeed they are their truest friends. We should count him our benefactor who has the courage to tell us unpleasant truth. 1 Kings 21:20 Had it not been for his iniquity, Elijah would not have troubled the king; but because Ahab offended the Lord, therefore Elijah offended him. In our ministry, if men’s consciences are touched, they ought not to blame the preacher, but their sins. Elijah wen...