From his actions, he lived as if he were king of kings rather than king of The King. Ahaziah was under the authority of One greater than himself, yet as executive magistrate he disregarded the representational structure of his commission. Once he did this, he became a law unto his own self. He functioned autonomously. The result was anarchy.
Autocratic behavior breeds personal, familial, ecclesiastic, and civil destruction through anarchy.
Man s government, apart from God s Law, brings lawlessness. Once Ahaziah rebelled against the Legitimate Authority, he was destined for destruction. Application Modern churchgoers also fail to recognize legitimate authority. While it is true that the saints should never submit to wicked rulers and illegitimate laws, they must remain in submission to those who are rightfully in authority over them and who rule in the fear of God. This principle of Covenantal hierarchy is to be honored in all areas of life.