The God of King David | Week 6 | Wisdom in Conflict | Pastor Adam Barnett
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The God of King David
June 15, 2025
Wisdom in Conflict
Teacher: Adam Barnett
"‘Now I hear that it is sheep-shearing time. When your shepherds were with us, we did not mistreat them, and the whole time they were at Carmel nothing of theirs was missing. Ask your own servants and they will tell you. Therefore be favorable toward my men, since we come at a festive time. Please give your servants and your son David whatever you can find for them.’” - 1 Samuel 25:7-8
David said to his men, “Each of you strap on your sword!” So they did, and David strapped his on as well. About four hundred men went up with David, while two hundred stayed with the supplies. – 1 Samuel 25:13
Unchecked anger leads to destructive choices (which could include permanent consequences).
32 David said to Abigail, “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, who has sent you today to meet me. 33 May you be blessed for your good judgment and for keeping me from bloodshed this day and from avenging myself with my own hands. 34 Otherwise, as surely as the Lord, the God of Israel, lives, who has kept me from harming you, if you had not come quickly to meet me, not one male belonging to Nabal would have been left alive by daybreak.” 35 Then David accepted from her hand what she had brought him and said, “Go home in peace. I have heard your words and granted your request.” - 1 Samuel 25:32-35
38 About ten days later, the Lord struck Nabal and he died. – 1 Samuel 25:38
When conflict occurs, put down your sword and trust the Lord.