Rejected by the World (The Philistines Reject David)
(1 Samuel 29:1-11)

I. Living Out Your Faith Brings Conflict
A. Pressure to conform to the world (1 Samuel 29:1-2; Romans 12:2)
B. Persecution for not conforming (1 Samuel 29:3-5; John 15:18-19)

II. Try to live in peace if possible
A. Maintain a good testimony (1 Samuel 29:6-7; 1 Peter 2:12)
B. Keep a clear conscience (1 Samuel 29:8-10; 1 Peter 3:15-16)

III. Trust God’s sovereignty (1 Samuel 29:11)
A. God will provide a way of escape (1 Corinthians 10:13)
B. God will work all things for good (Romans 8:28)