“Then Abner called to Joab, and said, Shall
the sword devour forever? knowest thou not that it will be bitterness in the
latter end?...” 2 Sam 2:26
Although Abner and David
frequently saw each other across battle lines, the Bible gives a glimpse of the
respect they had for each other. As a young man, David had served under Abner.
But later, Saul's campaign to kill David was carried out by Abner; to only see
him change sides after David took over the throne. How easy it is for men to use Godly reason,
when it makes for them, who would not use it, if it seems to work against them! Abner had selfish motives in his effort to reunite Judah and Israel
rather than Godly conviction and thus lived
by his wits and his will. To him, God was someone with whom he would cooperate
if it suited his plans. Otherwise he did what seemed best for him at the time. Obedience
is easy when the instructions in God's Word are cooperative with our plans…vs
contrary.
Abner’s life had a tragic end; he would've been better served, not bitter, standing in God’s truth.
HSAY…Todd
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