7 Life Principle from David

Below is the lesson from Men's Fraternity this morning (Gil McKee). Great Principles to remember. 

7 PRINCIPLES FROM DAVID'S LIFE

God deals with us on the basis of our PRESENT spiritual condition. 

• God was was removing Saul and establishing David based on their present spiritual condition. 

Our failures are often causes by a failure to CONSULT God. 

• Every time David experienced failure it is characterized by this truth. 
• Remember that the Bible is sufficient for life and godliness
• James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

We must always fight the tendency to stop trusting God and to take matters into our own hands. 

• Trust God and win battles in the name of the Lord (David and Goliath)
• Trust in self and failure is sure (David and Bathsheba) 

Our greatest failures will often follow our greatest successes. 

• We must be on constant guard during times of great success and popularity. 
• Tiger Woods said, "Golf is a self-centered game, in ways good and bad. So much depends on one's own abilities. But for me, that self-reliance made me think I could tackle the world by myself," Woods wrote. "It made me think that if I was successful in golf, then I was invincible. Now I know that, no matter how tough or strong we are, we all need to rely on others."

Success and popularity in this life are not necessarily a measurement of spiritual maturity. 

• The statement "God has blessed me" is not always true in all areas of success.
•         How many people have you seen that were close to God and then experienced great success than drifted away? 

Our greatest failures in life can destroy our credibility/integrity. 

• David lost credibility/integrity with his own family. 
• David lost credibility/integrity  with his closest followers. 
• A bowl of soup can destroy our credibility. 

Each time we acknowledge our sin and truly repent, God forgives and restores our fellowship with Him. 

• This is how David is called a man after God's own heart - RESTORATION/RECONCILIATION. 
• 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

A Lesson Worth Reading

Below is the lesson that was taught at Men's Fraternity this morning. Everyone should take time to study it.

Some giant life lessons

1 Samuel 17 (read the whole chapter)

Goliath taunted the Israelites for forty days. God was setting the stage for a legendary victory.

David was just a boy and Goliath. had been in the army since he was a boy. (17:33)

Israel had become a nation dominated by fear. 

LESSONS FROM GOLIATH (He felt no need to go to Men's Fraternity.)

1. Self-confidence alone is a flawed philosophy. It is the thought that you don't need anybody. You don't need Men's Fraternity, church, godly friendships, or a deeper walk with God. Everyone loses sometimes. It cost G. his life. 

2. Pride will always lead to disaster. Prov 16:18 pride comes before destruction, Rom 12:3 

3. False god's will fail us. Goliath. cursed David by his god. Goliath. was spiritually blind. Be careful where you put your trust. 

4. Tunnel vision sets us up for deception. Goliath. only knew one way to fight and live. 

LESSONS FROM DAVID

1. God's reputation must always be first. David was pissed off because the armies of the living God was being taunted. It was not his national pride but his spiritual commitment. In David's mind to attack Israel was to attack God. 1 Cor 10:31 

2. Confidence in God leads to success/victory. (17:37, 45-46). Psalm 20:7 "Some trust in chariots and some in horses but we trust in the name of the Lord our God". 

3. Balance is the key. David also brought his sling. The armor of Saul did not fit. He could not win trying to be something he was not. So he fought the fight in a shepherd boys attire instead of a warrior. BE WHO YOU ARE. remember John 15:5, "without Me you can do nothing". 

4. Opportunities come when we are prepared. Be prepared for all God brings your way. David had been practicing with his sling for years. Judges 20:16 is a story of snipers who used the slingshot. David had no idea he would be in a fight that day when he got out of bed and headed on his journey, BUT HE WAS PREPARED JUST IN CASE.