Proverbs 17:13
Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
Nabal is the Biblical example of what happens to someone who rewards evil for good. David acted with favor with Nabal. When David could have let his men help themselves of Nabal’s sheep, David made sure that nothing was missing of Nabal’s properties. In return, when David’s army needed sustenance, Nabal refused to help and was even mean and arrogant about it. Nabal ended up with the spite of his wife. He died suddenly during the night, after the which Abigail went to join and marry David. All of Nabal’s goods ended up in David’s hand. 1 Samuel 25.
It is easy though to use goodness as a means to an end. It is common for people today use ‘good works’ in order to win political or social favor, or even with the intent of claiming a favor in return. This was not what David was doing. He was anointed King of Israel, and he was doing his job as King which was to protect the people and act with the dignity of King of Israel. He must have felt indignant to see his virtue wasted on such a piggish person as Nabal.
Bringing this notion home, let us look at ourselves. Yeshua the Son of David also guards over us. It is said that He that keeps Israel never slumbers nor sleeps (Ps 121) The question is: are we worth the protection of the Son of David? Are we worth His efforts? Probably not, but do we try our best, or do we act like Nabal?
A man saw a young boy struggling with the current in a river. Right away the man jumped and rescued the drowning boy. ‘Thank you for saving me’ said the boy. ‘Make sure you were worth saving’ replied the man.
Will Yeshua receive positive returns for His investment in us? Were we worth saving?
Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
Nabal is the Biblical example of what happens to someone who rewards evil for good. David acted with favor with Nabal. When David could have let his men help themselves of Nabal’s sheep, David made sure that nothing was missing of Nabal’s properties. In return, when David’s army needed sustenance, Nabal refused to help and was even mean and arrogant about it. Nabal ended up with the spite of his wife. He died suddenly during the night, after the which Abigail went to join and marry David. All of Nabal’s goods ended up in David’s hand. 1 Samuel 25.
It is easy though to use goodness as a means to an end. It is common for people today use ‘good works’ in order to win political or social favor, or even with the intent of claiming a favor in return. This was not what David was doing. He was anointed King of Israel, and he was doing his job as King which was to protect the people and act with the dignity of King of Israel. He must have felt indignant to see his virtue wasted on such a piggish person as Nabal.
Bringing this notion home, let us look at ourselves. Yeshua the Son of David also guards over us. It is said that He that keeps Israel never slumbers nor sleeps (Ps 121) The question is: are we worth the protection of the Son of David? Are we worth His efforts? Probably not, but do we try our best, or do we act like Nabal?
A man saw a young boy struggling with the current in a river. Right away the man jumped and rescued the drowning boy. ‘Thank you for saving me’ said the boy. ‘Make sure you were worth saving’ replied the man.
Will Yeshua receive positive returns for His investment in us? Were we worth saving?
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