The Character of David

1 Sam. 24:3-12; 1 Sam. 26:1-12

David VIEWED King Saul as God’s Anointed!

a. David himself had been anointed.

b. David knew something about waiting on God’s timing.

c. David also experienced criticism from his own brothers.

David VALUED King Saul’s Leadership.

a. David saw the King dealing with depression that was self-inflicted.

b. David served the King as a sign of obedience.

c. David was not swayed by the King’s defiance.

David never VILLIFIED King Saul. 5 times his life was in danger.

a. David had spears thrown at him.

b. David had to hide in caves.

c. David was forced to run for his own safety.

David was VICTORIOUS. WHY?

a. David was true to his calling even while facing death.

b. David was tested by those around him, yet he never gave in to peer pressure.

c. David trusted the Lord even when others would have acted differently.