Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002
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David discovered that sometimes personal offenses are best forgiven, not paid back by holding grudges, getting angry, or giving paybacks.
When David met Shemei the first time (2 Samuel 16:5-8), Shemei:
+Kicked him when he was down.
+Threw rocks at him,
+Yelled at him,
+Said God was judging the King,
+Probably reminded David who Shemei’s dad was
The second time they met (2 Samuel 19:22-23),
1. David kept his focus on God clear
2.
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