But David said to Saul, “Who am I, and what is my life or my father’s family in Israel, that I should be the king’s son-in-law?” We clearly see the godly humility of David. It flows from deep within him. He's not putting on an act or simply appearing to be self-denigrating. He is truly … Continue reading Who Am I? 1 Samuel 18:18,23
Category: 1 Samuel
Worthless Men – 1 Samuel 25:17
https://wenwords.com/2018/09/07/worthless-men-1-samuel-2517/ Repost, 09.12.2021
Truthtelling – 1 Samuel 21.2-3
https://wenwords.com/2018/09/01/truthtelling-1-samuel-212-3/ Repost, 09.09.2021
Among the People with God – 1 Samuel 18.13-16
King of My Life – 1 Samuel 8
https://wenwords.com/2019/02/09/king-of-my-life-1-samuel-8/ Repost, 8.28.2021
King Of My Life – 1 Samuel 8
1 Samuel 8:4-7So all the elders of Israel gathered together and went to Samuel at Ramah. They said to him, “Look, you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Therefore, appoint a king to judge us the same as all the other nations have.”When they said, “Give us a king to … Continue reading King Of My Life – 1 Samuel 8
Worthless Men – 1 Samuel 25:17
“Now therefore, know and consider what you should do, for evil is plotted against our master and against all his household; and he is such a worthless man that no one can speak to him.” Authors note: Trust me when I say that I am not a man basher like so many in our culture … Continue reading Worthless Men – 1 Samuel 25:17
Truthtelling – 1 Samuel 21:2-3
David answered Ahimelech the priest, “The king gave me a mission, but he told me, ‘Don’t let anyone know anything about the mission I’m sending you on or what I have ordered you to do.’ I have stationed my young men at a certain place. Now what do you have on hand? Give me five … Continue reading Truthtelling – 1 Samuel 21:2-3
Among the People with God – 1 Samuel 18:13-16
Therefore, Saul reassigned David and made him commander over 1,000 men. David led the troops and continued to be successful in all his activities because the Lord was with him. When Saul observed that David was very successful, he dreaded him. But all Israel and Judah loved David because he was leading their troops. To … Continue reading Among the People with God – 1 Samuel 18:13-16
Self-serving Pride – 1 Samuel 15:35
Even to the day of his death, Samuel never again visited Saul. Samuel mourned for Saul, and the Lord regretted He had made Saul king over Israel. The end of many good, God-ordained leaders has come through self-serving pride. Power and pride are a dangerous combo. Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Pride convinces … Continue reading Self-serving Pride – 1 Samuel 15:35
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