1 Samuel 24:1-25:44John 10:22-42
Psalm 116:1-19
Proverbs 15:20-21
I Samuel 24: 3 He came to the sheep pens along the way; a cave was there, and Saul went in to relieve himself. David and his men were far back in the cave. 4 The men said, "This is the day the LORD spoke of when he said to you, 'I will give your enemy into your hands for you to deal with as you wish.' " Then David crept up unnoticed and cut off a corner of Saul's robe. 5 Afterward, David was conscience-stricken for having cut off a corner of his robe.
I love this story. David's men here believe that God is giving Saul into their hands. So, David cuts off a piece of his robe. Then, moments later, David is sorrowful that he acted in such a way. This is just a reminder of what it means to have great integrity as David did. David didn't just read into scripture to find justification for his actions. Rather, when he acted, he realized that sometimes his understanding might be flawed. So, David seeks to be a man of integrity. In the end, David honored Saul by his actions, because his heart was broken before God.
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