Would you take advantage of your adversary?
Perceive: David has intentionally allowed Saul to live even though as his enemy he could have ended his life. In a unique way, Saul is emotionally repentant and acknowledges David, recognizes his righteous actions, and then asks for a lifesaving favor regarding his descendants. David promises to spare his descendants. To his credit, David did not follow the Near Eastern custom of exterminating all of the children of his imperial predecessor. According to Scripture, David kept his promise.
Practice: Like David, you are responsible for telling your enemies the truth. He or she may or may not see the error of their ways and repent. Ultimately, it does not matter how they respond. What matters is that all those who serve God speak the truth. As serving men of God, we are required to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15). It is impossible to make someone change their opinion especially an enemy. Unfortunately, too many people believe lies rather than the truth. By speaking the truth, you, however, will know that your conscience will be clear. God is in the business of changing people’s lives when and how He wants. He loves using men to transform the world. Be firm but fair in sharing the truth.
Pray: O Lord Almighty, thank You for Your word and that it is the truth I can share openly and freely. Help me speak the truth in love to all who are in my sphere of influence.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice: Like David, you are responsible for telling your enemies the truth. He or she may or may not see the error of their ways and repent. Ultimately, it does not matter how they respond. What matters is that all those who serve God speak the truth. As serving men of God, we are required to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15). It is impossible to make someone change their opinion especially an enemy. Unfortunately, too many people believe lies rather than the truth. By speaking the truth, you, however, will know that your conscience will be clear. God is in the business of changing people’s lives when and how He wants. He loves using men to transform the world. Be firm but fair in sharing the truth.
Pray: O Lord Almighty, thank You for Your word and that it is the truth I can share openly and freely. Help me speak the truth in love to all who are in my sphere of influence.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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