David – Seeking God Faithfully

• Nabal – a "fool", and a "dog"
• Shepherd to Shepherd
• Nabal’s response to David’s request – An insult?
• David’s response – Almost made a mistake he would’ve regretted forever
• Abigail prevented David from making a big mistake

#1) Failures often follow victories – I Cor. 10:12

#2) A wounded ego is a dangerous motivator – James 1:19

#3) Decisions made in anger can be disastrous – Ephesians 4:26-27

#4) Quick-tempered responses are dangerous – I Tim. 3:1-10; Titus 1:7

#5) It’s God’s prerogative to take revenge – Romans 12:17-21

• Try not to be caught off guard
• Insecurity breeds quick tempers
• Wait until you have regained control
• Try to not perceive difficult situations as a personal attack
• Don’t try to get even

• Do not counter anger with anger – Prov. 15:1
• Attempt to understand the source of the anger – Prov. 16:24
• Try not to take what is said personally
• You may not be the primary source of frustration – Prov. 25:11

For next week, read I Samuel 27 - 30