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Leave judgment to God.

Chapter 24, ended with Saul and David parting ways peacefully. In this chapter, it is not explained why Saul is pursuing David again. But Saul brings a force of 3000 soldiers with the intention to kill David. David and one of his men infiltrate Saul’s camp. When they reach Saul, Abishai volunteers to kill Saul on David’s behalf. But David has learned that doing what is righteous in God’s sight is more important than taking revenge.

There are times when we may receive unfair treatment from others. It can be tempting to take justice into your own hands especially if you are innocent. But the Bible teaches us that causing harm to others does not please God. Instead, leave judgment to God.

Treating others with dignity.

This incident highlights the difference between Saul and David’s character. After taking the spear and water jar from Saul’s side, David leaves undetected. David declares publicly to Saul that he has done nothing wrong, unlike Abner who has failed his duty to protect the king. v19 David is certain that he is innocent before the Lord. Perhaps it is the Ziphites who are sowing division between David and Saul. Unlike Saul who killed the innocent priests at Nob, David valued Saul’s life.

God calls us to look at others through His eyes. We are called to treat people with dignity because every life is precious in God’s sight. Psalm 139:13-16 tells us that God knows every individual before they were born. He formed us in our mother’s womb. We must guard our hearts from racial discrimination and prejudices. We must honour people regardless of their social status.