Them that honour me, I will honour. 1 Samuel 2:30. In the experience of Daniel and his companions we have an instance of the triumph of principle over temptation to indulge the appetite. It shows us that through religious principle
A Foolish Wise Man
The Lord had appointed to defeat the good counsel of Ahithophel, to the intent that the Lord might bring evil upon Absalom. 2 Samuel 17:14. Ahithophel urged upon Absalom the necessity of immediate action against David…. This plan was approved
One Sin Leads to Another
The thing that David had done displeased the Lord. 2 Samuel 11:27. When in ease and self-security he let go his hold upon God, David yielded to Satan and brought upon his soul the stain of guilt. He, the Heaven-appointed
His Last Mistake
Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook it. And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Uzzah, and God smote him there for his error. 2 Samuel
A Friend Mourns
How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished! 2 Samuel 1:27. Twice David had had Saul in his power; but when urged to slay him, he had refused to lift his hand against him who had been
That’s Not Samuel
For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. Ecclesiastes 9:5. When Saul inquired for Samuel, the Lord did not
No Answer from God
The Lord answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets. 1 Samuel 28:6. The Lord never turned away a soul that came to Him in sincerity and humility. Why did he turn Saul away unanswered? The