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Pros And Cons Of Killing David
Saul went in search of David in the Wilderness of En Gedi. He accidently stumbled upon the cave where David and his men were hiding. David restrained himself and his men from killing Saul. (1 Samuel 24)
Many people in David’s situation would have ‘found’ many excuses to justify killing Saul.
Think of what one might have said: “It was self-defense, because Saul was out to kill me.” “It’s all right, because God promised me the throne anyway.” “This is a God-given opportunity and I should take it.” Or even, “I’m just so tired of running and fighting Saul. I can end all of that now.”
But, David refused to make any such excuses as he had a radical, obedient trust in God. .
David couldn’t have read the Book of Romans then, but he knew its truth better than many who have: Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21). …show more content…
• Taking revenge is like stepping onto God’s territory. We take matters into our own hand without thinking that it is HE who should play judge and the avenger of our lives.
Let the LORD be the judge of you and me. David referred the matter to the LORD. He let God plead his case and be his judge.
• Taking revenge reveals our lack of faith.
David's great faith in God compelled him to wait until God made him King. David knew that He would do it His way and do it righteously.
• Taking revenge reveals pride in our hearts.
It was a trifling matter and yet it seemed dishonoring to God’s anointed king; and as such it hurt David to have done it. David stooped with his face to the earth, and bowed down saying, “My Lord the King!” The words of a humble, tender conscience before God.
• Taking revenge reveals that the love of Jesus Christ is not a powerful force in our lives.
• Taking revenge is like saying that life is about us and not about the will of God for our
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