Actions and Outcomes (Nabal, David & Abigail)
(1 Samuel 25:1-44)

I. The Fool – Nabal (1 Samuel 25:1-11)
A. Harsh and evil (1 Samuel 25:1-3; Proverbs 18:6)
B. Arrogant and selfish (1 Samuel 25:4-11; 1 Timothy 6:17-18)

II. The Rash – David
A. Acting on impulse (1 Samuel 25:12-19; Proverbs 14:16; James 1:19-20)
B. Vengeful (1 Samuel 25:20-22; Romans 12:17,19,21)

III. The Wise – Abigail
A. Humble and gracious (1 Samuel 25:23-25; Proverbs 11:2; 15:1)
B. Generous and encouraging (1 Samuel 25:26-28; Proverbs 11:25; 1 Thessalonians 5:15)
C. Reminder of God’s promises (1 Samuel 25:29-31)

IV. The Outcomes
A. David– saved from wrongdoing (1 Samuel 25:32-35; James 5:20)
B. Nabal– struck down by the Lord (1 Samuel 25:36-38; Luke 12:16-20)
C. Abigail– marries the future king (1 Samuel 25:39-44; Proverbs 3:13-18)