The Life of David - Part 6

I Samuel 24:1-22

Last week we discussed how that God was at work in David's life preparing him for the time when he would rule over all Israel. God had removed all of David's crutches that he might lean soley upon God. While in the cave, God surrounded David with his family and with strangers who needed a leader. David accepted this new challenge and became their captain. David was about to face his greatest temptation on his way to the throne. He would have to deal with the temptation to seek revenge against Saul. Every one of us either has or will have to face the same temptation in our lives.

1. What we call it:

2. What God's Word says about it:

3. Why we do it:

Let's see how David, the man who was after the heart of God, met this subtle temptation in his life.

I. Survey of Activity.

II. The Situation. v1-2

III. The Temptation. v3-7

IV. The Conversation. v8-22

Conclusion: David chose to do what was right in the sight of God, not men. This experience is in tune with the principle given later by his son, Solomon, in Proverbs 16:7. What can we learn from this event in the life of David?