Samuel II Chp. 1-12

Nobody's Perfect

The Samuel chapters read today prove that NOBODY’S PERFECT.

Not even the great leaders of the past, of long ago, it shows.

David was able to defend Israel, and untie it. He was concerned about every man on his “side”, and treated his enemies with respect, aware that they could be as powerful as he was, never underestimating them. He (this is linked to my other blog of Samuel) showed tons of courage for such a small boy, when he defeated Goliath, act that gained him fame among Israel.

It is definitely difficult to have sufficient courage to be able to approach a warrior 5 times bigger than you. But David trusted God, and tried it out, and succeeded, first hard step that led him to Glory.

He didn’t take advantage of his power; never treated anyone condescendingly and respected them all. It seemed David was good alright.

And this is where Love, one of the strongest of feelings interferes, prevents. During a battle, David positions one of his warriors in a dangerous spot, so he can get killed, intentionally. All this he did because he desired the woman that man was married to, so much.

Later on he realized what he had done, and he was for once upset with himself, realizing he had sinned.

We have to remember, though, David was human and therefore he was “allowed” to make mistakes. True, not as grave, but what else can be expected? After all, he was human, and humans aren’t perfect. No matter when or where we live or lived, we tend to sin—and not only once.