Chapter 342 of 1163

1 Chronicles 21

Pride: David and Joab (1–6). Satan attacks leaders and it behooves us to pray for them. He appealed to David’s pride by encouraging him to find out the size of his kingdom. David was stubborn as well as proud, and his attitude got Israel into real trouble.

Humility: David and the Lord (7–17). When David realized his sins, he confessed to the Lord and was forgiven, but he still had to bear the consequences (Gal. 6:7–8). Dressed in sackcloth, David publicly begged God to stop the plague. What a picture of humility!

Obedience: David and Ornan (18–30). In the hour of penitence and prayer, we will hear a word from God. Gad brought that word to David. David could have claimed the property and sacrifices, but the Lord would not have been pleased. David said “I will not take what is yours for the Lord, nor offer burnt offerings with that which costs me nothing” (v. 24). Do you look for the easy way out when sin catches up with you? Our Savior did not have it easy when He paid for our sins on the cross.

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