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Verse 16 Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. We are free to enjoy life and have fun. We are to be servants of God out in the world.

Verse 4 Jonathan spoke well of David to Saul his father and said to him, "Let not the king do wrong, to his servant David; he has not wronged you, and what he has done has benefited you greatly. A friend speaks well of his friends in front of an enemy.

Verse 7 These have come so that your faith- of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire- may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory, and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. It's just what we go through like Jesus did, but in our way, not the same way He did by dying for us. We get lifted up by Jesus. He upholds us. We can't be held down. We can praise Him still. He gives us peace during these rough times. He prepares a table in front of

Verse 29 Saul became still more afraid of him, and he remained his enemy the rest of his days. Haters ganna to hate. Lovers are going to love.

Verse 6 You have condemned and murdered innocent men, who were not opposing you. It is best to spend time with Psalm 1 with issues like this. We do not need to walk or stand or sit around evil. We need to be in the Word and have contrite hearts, as well as delight in the law of the LORD and meditate on it. There will be people who are doing evil and we do not need to cater to them. We will have people who do oppose us and we can walk away from them if they aren't teachable. W

Verse 23-24 As he was talking with them, Goliath, the Philistine champion from Gath, stepped out from his lines and shouted his usual defiance, and David heard it. When the Israelites saw the man, they all ran from him in great fear. I'm reading David and Goliath right now. There will be times when I do get bullies barging in my face. I need to learn how to pray quick and do what is right in God's sight. I need to be like Jesus, so people can get sprinkled with His love. It

Verse 17 Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins. Ok, James is a great Book to read once a month! Then we will not be forgetful. Also, the Proverbs. When we notice we easily sin and forget in the heat of the moment, it means we need refreshed and cleansed by Jesus. His Word does that when we say sorry to Him.

Verse 20 Early in the morning David left the flock with a shepherd, loaded up and set out, as Jesse had directed, Order. David had learned to respect plans. He kept the flock protected. Was prepared before leaving and obeyed his father. When someone comes into my life without order, that is a reg flag to make sure to think and pray quick. LORD what do you require of me?

Verse 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. The Bible says what is true. If saying what is true is evil to some then that is up to them to harvest its fruit. I love the song I am listening to today, it talks about staying close to God and He will take care of the evil around. I just keep singing to and about Him. Not everyone will accept His words that are true.

Verse 23 Whenever the spirit from God came upon Saul, David would take his harp and play. Then relief would come to Saul; he would feel better, and the evil spirit would leave him. Music is soothing to the soul, but can not save anyone. We need Jesus as our Savior and Lord.

Verse 18 Someone will say, "You have faith; I have deeds." Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do. You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that- and shudder. Help God's people first. If you want to help a non-believer then share the Good News that Jesus died for their sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day. That is what they need to hear. What will it matter if they gain the whole world yet lose their so

Verse 26 But Samuel said to him, "I will not go back with you. You have rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD has rejected you as king over Israel!" We only get so many opportunities. You can miss you one chance by ruining your entire ministry. When you live in rebellion to the LORD and live freely in pride, He sees it. Like Saul, he was bad and didn't really care. He cared about the people pleasing because he cares about himself instead of honoring God. He kept getting

Verse 26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. Shut the door. Walk away. RUN! Psalm 1 says to not walk in the counsel of the wicked, sit in the seat of mockers, or stand in the way of sinners. We need to be careful who we hang out with. We live in a world where we try and train dogs to live in homes and get mad that they lick the counters and poop on beds. They were never mean

Verse 43 Then Saul said to Jonathan, "Tell me what you have done." So Jonathan told him, " I merely tasted a little honey with the end of my staff. And now must I die?" Saul was a violent man. He was not in fellowship with God. Men need to eat and making up ridiculous rules for men going to war is unwise. Then later they gorged like little starving piggies. People do real dumb things when they are prideful.

Verse 3 Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering. Our brothers and sisters that share the Good News are partaking in the suffering of Christ... remember them as if you are in prison too with them, suffering... even if you're not.

Verse 9 So he said, "Bring me the burnt offering and the fellowship offerings." And Saul offered up the burnt offering. This reminds me of giving the invitation without giving the announcement or it reminds me of not being asked to be engaged and given a ring and someone just wiggling in and marrying you for the wrong reasons. We aren't the High Priest, Jesus is and He makes up the rules on His Word. It is up to us to study and see what the formula is. He has steps. Now we wo

Verse 12 Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. "Make level paths for your feet." so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed. Gird up your loins! Take off your sandals! Get yourself together Mangs!

Verse 12 "But when you saw Nahash king of the Ammonites was moving against you, you said to me, 'No, we want a king to rule over us' -even though the LORD your God was your king. When we go to people for help, it never ends very well. It only makes things worse.

Verse 9 By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. Verse 16 Instead, they were longing for a better country- a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them. Verse 38-39 the world was not worthy of them. They

Verse 6 When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God came upon him in power, and he burned with anger. It doesn't say he spoke to Samuel first before making a decision. I will assume he did right now.