Should you ever disobey your father?
Perceive: Initially, Saul loved David but grew in fear of him and then seeks to kill him. His attempts started with a murderous thought, then progressed to murderous actions. Not having the desired results from previous actions, Saul involves a wider circle of people, including his servants and a daughter. He orders Jonathan and all his servants to kill David as soon as they see him. Jonathan was aware of his father’s propensity to issue rash commands in the past, and on one occasion saw his dad change his mind (1 Samuel 14:1-14). Like a true friend, Jonathan confronts his father and provides him with several great reasons to reconsider his orders.
Practice: Eventually every disciple faces having to choose a course of action because two people closely related to him make opposing demands. When a father influences a son to violate Scriptural commandments, the son must submit to God rather than to man. When obedience to parents becomes opposed to the bonds of love and friendship, one relationship must be sacrificed for the other. In a similar way, when obedience to God becomes opposed to the bonds of love and friendship with others, the relationship with Christ must take precedence.
Pray: Great and mighty Father, I am thankful for Your example as a perfect dad who always desires godly obedience. Help me be the kind of man who seeks to serve You on a daily basis.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice: Eventually every disciple faces having to choose a course of action because two people closely related to him make opposing demands. When a father influences a son to violate Scriptural commandments, the son must submit to God rather than to man. When obedience to parents becomes opposed to the bonds of love and friendship, one relationship must be sacrificed for the other. In a similar way, when obedience to God becomes opposed to the bonds of love and friendship with others, the relationship with Christ must take precedence.
Pray: Great and mighty Father, I am thankful for Your example as a perfect dad who always desires godly obedience. Help me be the kind of man who seeks to serve You on a daily basis.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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