It will be worth it, 1 Samuel 26

Introduction

Text: 1 Samuel 26 – Saul again pursues David, and David again refrains from killing Saul, despite being given another opportunity.

Déjà vu

• David initiates this incident.
• David faces a more insidious temptation.
• David’s faith seems stronger in that he has additional context to understand the sovereignty of God.
• David seems to focus on Abner as much as Saul.
• David establishes some distance between he and the army before he reveals himself.

The motivation to endure

1. What is God offering? A reward, not wages for our effort. Romans 6:23, James 1:17, Hebrews 6:10
2. Who is God offering it to?
3. On what basis is it being offered?
   1. Righteousness
   2. Faithfulness

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