THE ART OF LYING
II Samuel 15:7-9
"Now it came to pass after forty years [some manuscripts say four years] that Absalom said to the king, 'Please let me go to Hebron and pay the vow which I made to the LORD. For your servant took a vow while I dwelt in Geshur in Syria, saying, "If the LORD indeed brings me back to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD." ' And the king said, 'Go in peace.' So he arose and went to Hebron."
Lies, lies, all of it lies!!! Absalom feigned allegiance to David and worship to God, all the while plotting to overthrow the king. A person has to be pretty far down the track to lie to his own father. But lying is a small thing when that person is intent on rebellion. The deception of his father, and using God and spiritual observance, seemed insignificant if they could help him realize his goal to be king. He would use any tool available to accomplish his insurrection. What an evil person Absalom had become. Being raised in a household of faith is no guarantee that a son or daughter will love God. We might think that David's actions contributed to Absalom's downward spiral, but ultimately, each person is responsible for his or her own sin.
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: Deception is an integral part of rebellion.
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Have a truthful day. Love you.
II Samuel 15:7-9
"Now it came to pass after forty years [some manuscripts say four years] that Absalom said to the king, 'Please let me go to Hebron and pay the vow which I made to the LORD. For your servant took a vow while I dwelt in Geshur in Syria, saying, "If the LORD indeed brings me back to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD." ' And the king said, 'Go in peace.' So he arose and went to Hebron."
Lies, lies, all of it lies!!! Absalom feigned allegiance to David and worship to God, all the while plotting to overthrow the king. A person has to be pretty far down the track to lie to his own father. But lying is a small thing when that person is intent on rebellion. The deception of his father, and using God and spiritual observance, seemed insignificant if they could help him realize his goal to be king. He would use any tool available to accomplish his insurrection. What an evil person Absalom had become. Being raised in a household of faith is no guarantee that a son or daughter will love God. We might think that David's actions contributed to Absalom's downward spiral, but ultimately, each person is responsible for his or her own sin.
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: Deception is an integral part of rebellion.
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Have a truthful day. Love you.
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