Most important thing I took from it is a reliance on God to protect and provide for us but also to be grateful for that support. Both David and Solomon take their eyes off God once they reach a level of decadence. Tobias and Elias seem to be fully aware and confident in God at all times.
Really interesting article - thank you. You acknowledge David’s mixed capabilities, falling short in later life but still trying to do his best when he realises when he has done wrong. Jonathan’s sacrifice (seeing David and protecting him even though he realised David would take his rightful place) is such an elemental story. Jonathan can see what is right and has to be, for the greater glory of God, so he essentially sacrifices himself. A very powerful story.
Most important thing I took from it is a reliance on God to protect and provide for us but also to be grateful for that support. Both David and Solomon take their eyes off God once they reach a level of decadence. Tobias and Elias seem to be fully aware and confident in God at all times.
Yes. The greater a man's gifts, the more likely he is to forget that they come from God. Lucifer was the brightest angel.
Really interesting article - thank you. You acknowledge David’s mixed capabilities, falling short in later life but still trying to do his best when he realises when he has done wrong. Jonathan’s sacrifice (seeing David and protecting him even though he realised David would take his rightful place) is such an elemental story. Jonathan can see what is right and has to be, for the greater glory of God, so he essentially sacrifices himself. A very powerful story.
Although he fell due to effeminacy, David showed strength in rising again.