2 Kings 9-12

(12V2)"And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the Lord..." Why? "Because Jehoida the priest instructed him" Joash got it right because he recognised that even a king has to be ruled. Israel's true leader and guide needed to be God, and Joash found the right way to lead by following the instruction of God's priest. When in positions of authority, we also must recognise the authority of God over us, and seek guidance from those who have greater spiritual maturity and understanding than we do