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Day Four

David and Saul

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1 Samuel 24:11-15 and 26:23-25
What is the reason why David chose to spare Saul’s life? ([su_tooltip style="bootstrap" position="top" shadow="no" rounded="no" size="default" title="1 Samuel 24:6" content="He said to his men, 'The Lord forbid that I should do this thing to my lord, the Lord's anointed, to put out my hand against him, seeing he is the Lord's anointed.'" behavior="click" close="yes" class=""]1 Samuel 24:6[/su_tooltip])



In what ways does David show humility when he spares Saul’s life?



But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in Heaven. He causes his sun to rise on both the evil and the good and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

Matthew  5:44-45

How do David’s actions reflect what Jesus is teaching in Matthew 5?



In what ways can we follow David’s example and be humble towards God in our lives at home and at camp?



Do you have enemies in your life? How can you show God’s love to them today?



In what areas of your life can you trust God more? What steps do you need to take?



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