King Saul vs King David – Lessons in Character & Integrity
Theology and Politics from a Conservative, Biblical Perspective
We are all aware from 2 Samuel 11 how off the charts David went by following his lust directed at Bathsheba. As if this was not bad enough, he was lured away by his lust to sleep with this married woman, impregnated her, and then in a terrible attempt to hide his sin, he had Bathsheba’s husband Uriah the Hittite killed in battle. It was a long fall for a man who sought after the heart of God.
It is difficult for us to come to terms with this level of depravity in one who normally evidenced such love, character and integrity for those he met and dealt with on a routine basis. In that way, he reminds us of Jesus who in spite of those against Him, prevailed in loving them. Of course, Jesus never once gave into any temptation to sin, as David did and as we do. Jesus withstood every attempt of the enemy to bring Him down to failure. He remained the Victor throughout His life and to death. This is something David did not do, nor do we, nor did King Saul.
It is interesting to compare these two human kings side-by-side to see what, if anything sets them apart. It at once becomes clear that in nearly every way, David (even before he had officially become king of Israel), always tried to do what was right. When his comrades in arms encouraged him to kill King Saul as he took refuge in a cave to relieve himself, David would have none of it. In fact, the closest he got to killing Saul was to cut off a corner of his robe as he sat going to the bathroom (1 Samuel 24). David could have easily killed Saul then and there, but realized that Saul had been God’s anointed and far be it from him to end Saul’s life.
David again spared Saul’s life just a few chapters later (1 Samuel 26), when Abishai was convinced that God had given Saul into David’s hand, urging him to kill him. David refused to do so (vv 9-11), though David took proof that he had been that close to Saul and could have ended his life. This shows character and integrity within David that was severely lacking in King Saul.
I’ve mentioned previously that Saul even lowered himself to go see a medium (witch of Endor), in 1 Samuel 28, which was prohibited by Mosaic Law and the penalty for a witch was death itself. Instead, Saul actually went to see her to inquire of her. He told her to summon up Samuel to give him instruction because he was getting no answer from God on the matter that was of great concern to him. The reason for that was because God had rejected him (1 Samuel 15), because Saul had not followed God’s instructions to the letter. Why? Because of the fact that he feared the people and lacked integrity, in spite of the fact that God had poured out His Spirit on Saul originally.
This tells us that even if/when people have God’s Spirit within them it does not mean that they will have the requisite character and integrity needed to live a life in a way that fully pleases God. Character and integrity come from within and must be cultivated even when God’s Spirit moves within a person. It is clear from the Bible that God did pour out His Spirit on Saul (1 Samuel 10:9-10) and later removed it. This does not happen to Christians today after the cross of Christ. We receive the Spirit the moment of our conversion and He remains with us until we pass from this life to the next.
Again, we see a difference in the way King Saul handled things and the way David did. When Saul fell on his own sword after being wounded in battle (1 Samuel 31), a young man came to David and gave him the news. Notice the young man who told David the story of King Saul’s death credited himself for ending Saul’s life. He wanted to be the hero, to make others think well of him that he had done something “brave” by honoring King Saul’s last request. From the biblical account, we know his story was untrue, though he probably saw what happened.
The first 12 verses of 2 Samuel 1 unfold the narrative for us and we even see how it pained David in his heart when he realized that both Jonathan and King Saul were now dead. From verses 16 to the end of the chapter, David utters a mournful lament for King Saul and Jonathan. How terrible it must have been for David to experience this loss. He clearly wanted what was best and he did not hold a grudge against King Saul.
In the middle of that chapter, from verses 13 to 16, David turns his attention to the young man who relayed the story of how he had allegedly killed King Saul. David was an intelligent man. He understood what it meant to be loyal and he wondered rightly how this young man who had escaped a battle could have killed King Saul without even worrying about the fact that he had raised his hand against God’s anointed? Remember, David had numerous opportunities to kill Saul but chose not to because he did not believe it was in his power to do so. The idea that this young man had so callously raised his hand to the king of Israel was astounding to him.
David asked him, “Why weren’t you afraid to lift your hand to destroy the Lord’s anointed?” in verse 14. What could he say to that question? It was too late to say, “Oh, did I say I killed the king?! No, I meant, I watched him die as I helplessly stood by!” He was a liar and because of his lies about killing King Saul, he would pay with his life. Sad, isn’t it? Another young man with no integrity or character, but wanting to be seen as heroic and brave. In fact, he was the exact opposite of these things and his own lies cornered him.
But again, the emphasis here is on David and his own level of integrity and character. He knew it was wrong to raise a hand against King Saul because God had anointed him as king over Israel. It was up to God to end Saul’s life. David would have no part in that nor would he honor anyone who raised his hand against Saul or said that he did.
David’s life – for the most part – was filled with one example after another of proof of his character. The clear dark mark against him is the situation with Bathsheba, but this did not erase the level of his character. It proves that he was a fallen human being, able to follow the dictates of temptations that came to him just as they come to us. We need to guard ourselves against falling away from God and it can happen so quickly and easily. One bad decision can lead to very serious consequences.
God was severely angry with David for his lapse in judgment and his resultant sin. We see this clearly through the words of the prophet Nathan recorded in 2 Samuel 12. But because of David’s sorrowful repentance, Nathan assured David that God put away David’s sin and he would not die (v 13). However, consequences would remain and they would be severe. The child carried by Bathsheba would die and the sword would never leave David’s house. It was so. What follows in 2 Samuel 13 onward is the narrative of a house divided with a son (Absalom) working hard against his father to usurp and unseat King David. Even after Absalom is killed, David mourns his death (2 Samuel 18).
There is tremendous sadness in much of David’s life following the incident with Bathsheba. David should have been better. He should have been aware of his own sinful tendencies, but he got lazy. He stayed home from leading the troops into battle instead of being with them on the battlefield (2 Samuel 11:1).
It should give us pause to consider our own commitment to the Lord. Do we want to follow him in all things? Do we live in a way that brings glory to God by keeping a very healthy distance from those things that could easily ensnare us?
David had integrity. He had character. Later on, he also had God’s Spirit within, but none of these things, while giving him a leg up so to speak, kept him from that awful day when he allowed lust to drive Bathsheba to him.
However, when we compare David to Saul we see in Saul a man who lacked integrity and character. Though he had God’s Spirit upon him, even that did not promote the necessary level of integrity and character that David had already. Because Saul lacked this, he gave into the whims of the people, which sealed his fate. In effect, Saul chose to listen to the people of Israel rather than obey God to the nth degree.
David’s life, on the other hand, was filled with a level of obedience that is rarely seen in Scripture. He was a man after God’s own heart. He loved God, he loved people and he wanted to be obedient to God in all things. Unfortunately, like the rest of us, sin seems always at the door and he succumbed in a terrible way. This however, does not eliminate the fact that David’s overall character was one of integrity compared to Saul who seemed to make one bad decision after another.
Instead of thinking we are better than Saul (or David), we need to examine ourselves so that we are guarded against problems that attack every Christian. We also cannot rest on the fact that the Holy Spirit lives within us sealing us unto the day of redemption. We need look no further than the Corinthians to know that though they “prophesied” and spoke in “tongues,” they were extremely carnal, selfish, and lacked integrity and godly character.
Draw close to God through the daily reading of His Word and communication with Him. Don’t read the Bible because you “have” to or as a ritual. Read it to get to know the Author. Allow the truth of His Word to permeate your life. Let God within you work to create the character of Jesus, which is His goal for every authentic believer.
Some people have a level of integrity built into their character. Some don’t. But God will take anyone and mold them into the character of His Son as we rely on and depend upon the work of the Holy Spirit.
Don’t be Saul. Be like David.
Theology and Politics from a Conservative, Biblical Perspective
Source: https://studygrowknowblog.com/2018/04/03/king-saul-vs-king-david-lessons-in-character-integrity/
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The whole world was put under milk law /then the priesthood and law was changed, the whole world got
Jesus-now the Christ rewards only judgement.
Only if you answer the holy heavenly call you can get his judgment by faith alone
there is a milk flesh bible and hidden within there is a quickened spirit strong meat bible of the mystry’s
Galatians 3:22 But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus
Christ might be given to them that believe.
Romans 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
Romans 8:4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh,
but after the Spirit.
Romans 6:14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
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The sin law flesh works preachers will attack the wise hidden Gentile rapture bride church of Christ church of the 1st born
Galatians 4:29 But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit,
even so it is now.
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Romans 8:9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you.
Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
Hebrews 7:16 Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.
Paul tried to save some corinthian proselytes from the milk, to make the strong meat rapture bride christians
The corinthian church was church of God:preached Peters 4 sin law flesh works of Moses making milk Messianic Torah Jews with Gentile proselytes church of God; and made everyone cut the foreskin pressed them into the weak beggerly law with no gain .
(120) in upper room sealed in their short lived milk priesthood waiting for Psalm 2 the 2nd judgement ( the rest the angels will reap that try to do Peters gospel of circumcision sin flesh law works church of God )
Peters fig tree cursed church of God did not believe (only some were saved )Romans 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
A commandment go learn what a mercy vessel and a vessel of eternal dishonor is: how do they function
Matthew 9:13 But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
John 14:30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.
Hebrews 7:12 For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
2 Timothy 2:3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
The celestial wise hidden sheep vessels of mercy: have to endure the 5 foolish virgins,ungodly the sinners prayer repenting baptize,renew,rededicated,great sin law commission gospels the watchmen on the wall-born again- 2nd comers,2nd bridegroom 2nd wedding virgins, whitestones of eternal shame
Romans 9:22 What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction:
Matthew 25:2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
1 Corinthians 15:40 There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.
terrestrial milk sin law works of flesh vessels of dishonor they had no more oil of faith
Matthew 25:8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
2 Timothy 2:4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
1 Thessalonians 4:11 And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
BUT God made them wife # 2 Praise God
Zechariah 3:2 And the Lord said unto Satan, The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan; even the Lord
that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: is not this a brand plucked out of the fire?
God will reach back and forth through out time and take whom he wants as wife #2
3 different flocks of sheep,3 churches,3 different (sect’s) using different path’s,way’s,
orders,priesthoods,profession’s, door’s into heaven
1 Corinthians 10:32 Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles,
nor to the church of God:
The result of the 4 gospels attacking Pauls wise hidden Gentile rapture bride chaste virgin liberty mercy/by grace by faith to faith alone church of the 100% 1st born/church of Christ
Galatians 2:14 But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews?
Acts 15 = Hebrews 6:1-8 Peter lost the war had to set the wise hidden Gentile rapture bride liberty churches free from the fig tree cursed 4 sin law flesh bondage milk works
2 Corinthians 5:19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
Now the Gentiles could go to the church of the Temple Jews and Peters dead 4 gospels church of God to bring them in with the dispensation of the Gentile rapture bride,Lamb’s 2nd wife liberty celestial church of the 1st born.
Daniel 9:24 Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.
1 Corinthians 10:32 Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:
Acts 9 to Hebrews Saul to Paul preached as Pharisee Temple Jew.
Luke 11:50 That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation; Luke 11:51 From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation.
church of God: He preached Peters 4 sin law flesh works of Moses making milk Messianic Torah Jews with Gentile proselytes church of God and made everyone cut the foreskin pressed them into the weak beggerly law with no gain . Peters 4 gospels NOT 100 % first fruits James 1:18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. Galatians 2:3 3 But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised:
Luke 11:50 That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation; Luke 17:25 But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation.
1 Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;
Luke 11:50 That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation; Luke 11:51 From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation.
Acts 15 freedom gained:Gentile wise hidden celestial (NO YOKE) on the Gentile rapture bride,Lambs 2nd wife,quickened strong meat liberty churches of the 1st born.
Acts 15:7 And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.
Acts 15:8 And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us;
Acts 15:9 And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.
Acts 15:10 Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
Acts 15:11 But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.
Acts 15:14 Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.
Acts 15:15 And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,
Acts 15:16 After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up:
Acts 15:17 That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.
Acts 15:18 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.
Acts 15:19 Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to God:
Acts 15:20 But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood.
Acts 15:24 Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:
Acts 15:28 For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;
Acts 15:29 That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well.
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Acts 15:10 Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
2 Corinthians 5:16 Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.
Hebrews 6:1 King James Version (KJV)
6 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
Galatians 2:9 And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.
2 Corinthians 5:18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
1 Timothy 1:16 Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.
Romans 15:25 But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.
Hebrews 6:10 For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
2 Corinthians 8:4 Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.
1 Corinthians 9:22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.
Romans 11:14 If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them.
Some Temple Jews and some Peters dead sick repenting 4 gospels church of God will go in (spring up in the rapture,)many will wait for the 2nd judgement-wedding-coming (* rest angels will reap .)
John 4:14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
Mark 2:17 When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
John 10:16 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
Ephesians 1:10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
Colossians 1:25 Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God;
Genesis 29:2 And he looked, and behold a well in the field, and, lo, there were three flocks of sheep lying by it; for out of that well they watered the flocks: and a great stone was upon the well’s mouth.
gospel of the uncircumcision (strong meat quickened spirit-more perfect) (the ministration of righteousness) the holy heavenly called- wise hidden celestials- judges of the world and angels -the saviors- rebuilders of the ruins of king David, free born from above with freedom eternal in the heavens-made vessels of mercy given grace/by faith to faith alone quickened strong meat led spirit of Christ the head of the church of 100% 1st fruits of the rapture
Revelation 21:9 And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb’s wife.
Psalm 83:3 They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones.
Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
1 Timothy 3:6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
2 Corinthians 3:9 For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.
Romans 9:31 But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness.
Romans 9:32 Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;
gospel of the circumcision of the foreskin was unto Peter(the terrestrial flesh sin law works of bondage on earth and if they gain heaven as milk-perfect) born again,sick repenters/baptizer,renew,rededicate,great sin law flesh works bondage
Galatians 2:7-8 King James Version (KJV)
7 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;
8 (For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)
Isaiah 45:8 Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the Lord have created it.
Hosea 13:14 I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy destruction: repentance shall be hid from mine eyes.
1Cor15:44It is sown a natural body;it is raised a spiritual body.There is a natural body,
and there is a spiritual body.
1Cor15:45And so it is written,The first man Adam was made a living soul;the last Adam
was made a quickening spirit.
Philippians 3:21 Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
Jesus wasn’t resurrected (He died once for all men)it was a rapture!His body/church/highest
priesthood & his Gentile rapture bride (spirit quickened taken first)then the body taken lastly-it won’t
quit until Romans 11:25 & 1 Thess 4&5 His Gentile people hidden wise chaste virgin bride,Lamb’s 2nd wife
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