Repaying Evil with Good

Repaying Evil with Good (David Spares Saul)
(1 Samuel 24:1-22)

I. David spares Saul
A. Repay no one evil for evil (1 Samuel 24:1-4; Romans 12:17a)
B. Be careful to do what is right (1 Samuel 24:5-7; Romans 12:17b)

II. David seeks to reconcile with Saul
A. Live at peace if it is possible (1 Samuel 24:8-11; Romans 12:18)
B. Do not take revenge (1 Samuel 24:12-15; Romans 12:19)

III. Saul confesses his wrong
A. Do good to your enemy, not wrong (1 Samuel 24:16-17; Romans 12:20a)
B. This will lead to conviction and repentance (1 Samuel 24:18-20; Romans 12:20b)
C. Overcome evil with good (1 Samuel 24:21-22; Romans 12:21)

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