Opposing Evil

Opposing Evil (Saul tries to kill David)
(1 Samuel 19:1-24)

I. Jonathan Opposes Evil (1 Samuel 19:1-7)
A. Obey God rather than men (1 Samuel 19:1; Acts 4:18-19; 5:29)
B. Look out for others (1 Samuel 19:2-3; Genesis 4:9)
C. Dissuade others from evil (1 Samuel 19:4-7; James 5:19-20)

II. David Opposes Evil (1 Samuel 19:8-10)
A. You may suffer for doing good (1 Samuel 19:8-9; 1 Peter 2:20-21)
B. Flee persecution when you can (1 Samuel 19:10; Matthew 10:23)

III. Michal Opposes Evil (1 Samuel 19:11-17)
A. Protect the innocent (1 Samuel 19:11-14; Psalm 59:1-3; 82:4)
B. Take a stand against evil (1 Samuel 19:15-17; Psalm 94:16)

IV. God Opposes Evil (1 Samuel 19:18-24)
A. Heed God’s warnings (1 Samuel 19:18-22; Proverbs 29:1)
B. Choose God’s side (1 Samuel 19:23-24; Proverbs 21:30)

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