Life Of David: Loving Your Enemies Series

Third, we should be honest with them (verses 9-12). David confronts Saul and tells him the truth. He confronts Saul and asks why he listens to other people about the intent David has towards him. He shows Saul the piece of robe and confesses that he did not kill him when he had the opportunity. He shows Saul that he is not rebelling. David appeals to the Lord as judge and states that he is not attempting to harm Saul in anyway. He says over and over that "my hand will not touch you." He says this and has his band of men in the cave to back up his statement. He also holds a piece of the robe which also backs up his statement. David was honest and truthful with Saul.

Fourth, we should make an effort to show them love (verses 9-22). By not killing Saul, David showed Saul love. By bowing in humbleness, David showed Saul love. By respecting Saul and his position as king, David showed Saul love. By complimenting Saul when he certainly didn’t deserve it, David showed Saul love. We see in verse 19 that Saul understood who David was and what he was truly about, "When a man finds his enemy, does he let him get away unharmed? May the LORD reward you well for the way you treated me today." I have to say that I look at how Saul reacted and it was not the reaction that I expected. I expected Saul to pick up a spear and hurl it at David. He did not. Verse 16 tells us that he wept aloud.

CONCLUSION

Dealing with Enemies:

1) Follow the Holy Spirit

2) Be Humble

3) Be Honest

4) Make an effort to show them love