1 Samuel 26:23 (NRSVue) - The Lord rewards everyone for his righteousness and his faithfulness, for the Lord gave you into my hand today, but I would not raise my hand against the Lord’s anointed.
In this chapter, David spares Saul’s life a second time.
Not only does Saul recognize this, but David explains his motivation for sparing Saul.
Because Saul was the Lord’s anointed, David would not take Saul’s life.
David understood that the Lord would reward him for this.
Paul, in his first letter to Corinth discusses the ministry of the Apostles.
Followers of Christ should be trustworthy.
Moreover, no one is to judge until the Lord comes.
The Lord will judge, and nothing is hidden from Him.
And those who do not judge will be commended by the Lord.
1 Corinthians 4:5 (NRSVue) - Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive commendation from God.
As Christians, we are to serve faithfully.
But we must also serve righteously.
And God can give us the strength to do both.
That means not judging others.
Then, when the time comes, we can stand before Him in the hope that He has found our lives pleasing.
Blessings,
Jim Pokorny
The Other Brother Jim
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