How is your integrity on a scale from 1 to 10?
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Insight Into Scripture 2 Samuel 3-5
There is alot of references to concubines. Concubines were women without dowry, who include among their duties providing children to the family.
Scripture Reading
But David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, "As the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life out of every adversity, when one told me, 'Behold, Saul is dead,' and thought he was bringing good news, I seized him and killed him at Ziklag, which was the reward I gave him for his news. How much more, when wicked men have killed a righteous man in his own house on his bed, shall I not now require his blood at your hand and destroy you from the earth?" And David commanded his young men, and they killed them and cut off their hands and feet and hanged them beside the pool at Hebron. But they took the head of Ish- bosheth and buried it in the tomb of Abner at Hebron. - 2 Samuel 2:9-12 ESV
Think n Grow
David was a great leader. Some of our best leaders today, lead by example. I am sure that you have either worked for them or have seen them in action. In verse 3:36 the Bible states that David's people were pleased with him.
Integrity was another one of David's traits. I believe there is not much integrity left in the world today. It is a dog eat dog world, do anything to get on top. We need to be a shining eample of YAHWEH's integrity.
When Recab and Baanah brought David the head of his enemy, David had every right to rejoice. But David did not, the way Ish-Bosheth was killed was wrong, and David set an example to others.
How is your integrity on a scale from 1 to 10? Integrity defined in the dictionary states: "Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code." I believe that we should up that definition one more and add "To YAHWEH's Code." If you are shopping at a store and the clerk gives you too much money back, do you pocket it and think that it was their mistake, not yours. Or do you return the money and share what happened. You never know, you might just open a door to share your faith!
Closing Prayer
Dear Jesus
Father thank You for the rainy days and the fresh air. Thank You for the many many blessings You give me everyday, that I really do not deserve. Father I pray that You mold me and make me into a better Christian. A honest heart that only wants to serve You. Father I pray for the pain and sorrows of all the insecurities in ourselves. Please help me to remember that all that matters is You and what is best for Your kingdom.
I love You and I pray in Your Name,
Amen
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