”So the king called the Gibeonites and spoke to them. Now the Gibeonites were not of the children of Israel, but of the remnant of the Amorites; the children of Israel had sworn protection to them, but Saul had sought to kill them in his zeal for the children of Israel and Judah.“ II Samuel 21:2 NKJV
a. The king called the Gibeonites: David knew he had to do something about this and so he initiated a resolution with the Gibeonites.
b. Saul had sought to kill them in his zeal for the children of Israel and Judah: We normally think of such zeal as something good. Yet Saul’s misguided zeal was a sin and brought calamity on Israel.
i. This is a good example of good intentions not excusing bad actions. We often excuse bad actions in ourselves and in others because of what we think are good intentions. But God examines both our intentions and our actions. (Guzik)
Intentions and Actions!
Intentions and actions go hand and hand!
“While intentions are vital, the Bible also stresses the importance of actions.” (Bible Hub)
James 2:17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.
If you say you have faith but don’t have love then according to Paul you are a clanging symbol.
”And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’“
Matthew 22:39 NKJV
Do your neighbors know you are a Christian?
Blessings
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