Verse 15 tells us why David refused to dishonor Saul in any way, even when Saul did not deserve deference. The diatribe that so many Christians enter into with politics always disturbs me. Where is the respect for those in authority, not because they necessarily deserve it but because God allowed their ascension to power for a reason. When we disrespect them, we curse ourselves.
Too, in verse 23, we are reminded of James 4:17, that for the person who knows to do good and doesn't do it, it is a sin. I believe this is one the signs of spiritual growth, that our sins shift more and more out of the commissive category and into the omissive category.
So let us ask ourselves, to what sin do we need to give our attention to today?
Pastor Fred
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