Chance or Design?
Click here to read II Samuel 16
I. The kisses of an enemy v. 1-4
II. The curses of an enemy v. 5-14
III. The counsel of an enemy v. 15-23
Your conduct is evidence of our convictions.
Proverbs 18:13 = II Samuel 16:1-4
Proverbs 18:17 = II Samuel 16:1-4
Does God rejoice in the judgement of man?
God loves even His enemies, as are we...
The seromon on the mount.
His delight is in repentance not judgement.
David does not delight in judgement either. David sees God in this circumstance.
Seek what God is doing instead of retaliation
- It will change your response
Characters at work in Chapter 16
1. Ziba
2. Shimei
3. Absalom
4. Ahithophel
David's response - God is at work, what is He doing?
God's plan is always consistent with God's character.
3 Applications
I. See past the person to God's purpose
II. Look to learn your lesson
III. Discern God's design and your duty by God's character
We like microwave Christianity; God is more about crock pots!
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