The difference between two sinners, 1 Samuel 25

Introduction

Text: 1 Samuel 25 – David asks Nabal for supplies, and Nabal rudely refuses. His wife, Abigail, intervenes as David comes to attack Nabal and wins David over.

Impending disaster

• The prophet Samuel dies (1 Samuel 25:1).
• A wealthy couple, Nabal and Abigail, are living and working on proximity to David and his men (1 Samuel 25:2-3).
• As it was a time of feasting, David sends an envoy to request food (1 Samuel 25:4-8).
• Nabal refuses the request and responds harshly (1 Samuel 25:9-11).
• David is angry and rashly sets out to retaliate (1 Samuel 25:12-13).
• Abigail learns of the situation and sets out to dissuade David from this violent course of action (1 Samuel 25:14-31).

A critical distinction

Proverbs 19:20, Proverbs 12:1, Proverbs 6:23

An unlikely hero

1. A gracious response goes a long way in winning someone over.
2. Another person’s sin never provides an excuse for your own sin.
3. God can work through a dysfunctional marriage.

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