In time the Christian will have those who are their enemies. n Having an enemy is not pleasant but will speak concerning your character. (Lk 6:26-28)

In time the Christian will have those who are In time the Christian will have those who are their enemies.their enemies.

Having an enemy is not pleasant but will Having an enemy is not pleasant but will speak concerning your character. speak concerning your character. (Lk 6:26-28)(Lk 6:26-28)

In time the Christian will have those who are In time the Christian will have those who are their enemies.their enemies.

Luke 6:26-28 (NKJV) Luke 6:26-28 (NKJV) - Woe to you when - Woe to you when all men speak well of you, For so did their all men speak well of you, For so did their fathers to the false prophets. 27 “But I say fathers to the false prophets. 27 “But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, and pray for those who who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you.spitefully use you.

Underlying all spiritual battles is the battle Underlying all spiritual battles is the battle against worldlinessagainst worldliness

Who becomes your enemy and why they do Who becomes your enemy and why they do will say much! Consider the enemies of will say much! Consider the enemies of Jesus.Jesus.


How you respond to your enemies will truly How you respond to your enemies will truly show if you really love God.show if you really love God.


How you respond to your enemies will truly How you respond to your enemies will truly show if you really love God.show if you really love God.

What is an enemy? What is an enemy?


echthros ¤ from a primary echtho (to hate); echthros ¤ from a primary echtho (to hate); hateful (passively, odious, or actively, hateful (passively, odious, or actively, hostile); AV - enemy 30, foe 2; 32 ¤ 1) hostile); AV - enemy 30, foe 2; 32 ¤ 1) hated, odious, hateful 2) hostile, hating, and hated, odious, hateful 2) hostile, hating, and opposing another 2a) used of men as at opposing another 2a) used of men as at enmity with God by their sin 2a1) opposing enmity with God by their sin 2a1) opposing (God) in the mind 2a2) a man that is hostile.(God) in the mind 2a2) a man that is hostile.


You may not always be able to know who is You may not always be able to know who is your enemy! Some may have that passive your enemy! Some may have that passive hostility and may claim to want to “help” hostility and may claim to want to “help” you.you.


You may not always be able to know who is You may not always be able to know who is your enemy! Some may have that passive your enemy! Some may have that passive hostility and may claim to want to “help” you.hostility and may claim to want to “help” you.

The enemies that are the greatest threat to us The enemies that are the greatest threat to us and that could cause us the greatest hurt are and that could cause us the greatest hurt are those that come from crucial relationships those that come from crucial relationships such as family, friends and the local such as family, friends and the local church. church. (Psa 55:4-5,12-14)(Psa 55:4-5,12-14)


Psalm 55:4-5 (NKJV)Psalm 55:4-5 (NKJV) - - My heart is My heart is severely pained within me, And the terrors severely pained within me, And the terrors of death have fallen upon me. 5of death have fallen upon me. 5 Fearfulness and trembling have come upon Fearfulness and trembling have come upon me, And horror has overwhelmed me.me, And horror has overwhelmed me.


Psalm 55:12-14 (NKJV)Psalm 55:12-14 (NKJV) - - For For it it isis not not an enemyan enemy whowho reproaches me; reproaches me; Then I could Then I could bear bear itit. . Nor Nor is itis it one one whowho hates me who has hates me who has exalted exalted himselfhimself against me; Then I could hide against me; Then I could hide from him. 13 But from him. 13 But it wasit was you, a man my you, a man my equal, My equal, My companion and my acquaintancecompanion and my acquaintance. .

1414 We took sweet counsel together, We took sweet counsel together, AndAnd walked to the house of God in the throngwalked to the house of God in the throng..

Every Christian was once an enemy of GodEvery Christian was once an enemy of God

Before we become too haughty over how Before we become too haughty over how others have treated us we need to see others have treated us we need to see where we have been! where we have been! (Col 1:21-22)(Col 1:21-22)


Colossians 1:21-22 (NKJV)Colossians 1:21-22 (NKJV) - And you, - And you, who once were alienated and enemies in who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled 22 in the body of His flesh has reconciled 22 in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sightblameless, and above reproach in His sight——


Why should anyone become an enemy of Why should anyone become an enemy of God? They have followed Satan the great God? They have followed Satan the great enemy of righteousness. enemy of righteousness. (Mt 13:28, 39)(Mt 13:28, 39)


Matthew 13:28 (NKJV) Matthew 13:28 (NKJV) - He said to them, - He said to them, ‘‘An enemyAn enemy has done this.’ The servants said has done this.’ The servants said to him, ‘Do you want us then to go and to him, ‘Do you want us then to go and gather them up?’ gather them up?’


Matthew 13:39 (NKJV) Matthew 13:39 (NKJV) - The - The enemy who enemy who sowed them is the devilsowed them is the devil, the harvest is the , the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are the end of the age, and the reapers are the angels.angels.


When we decide to base our lives on the flesh When we decide to base our lives on the flesh then we too are an enemy of God. then we too are an enemy of God. (Jas 4:4)(Jas 4:4)

James 4:4 (NKJV)James 4:4 (NKJV) 4Adulterers and 4Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.of the world makes himself an enemy of God.


James 4:4 (NKJV)James 4:4 (NKJV) - Adulterers and - Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be God? Whoever therefore wants to be a a friend of the world makes himself an enemy friend of the world makes himself an enemy of Godof God..


To be an enemy of God is illogical, foolish, To be an enemy of God is illogical, foolish, and self-destructive. We all have done this! and self-destructive. We all have done this! We also may have been an enemy to others.We also may have been an enemy to others. (Tit 3:3-5)(Tit 3:3-5)


Titus 3:3-4 (NKJV)Titus 3:3-4 (NKJV) - For we ourselves - For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. 4 But when the and hating one another. 4 But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, toward man appeared,


God sought to make His enemies His God sought to make His enemies His children. children. (Rom 5:6-7)(Rom 5:6-7)


Romans 5:6-7 (NKJV)Romans 5:6-7 (NKJV) - For when we - For when we were still without strength, in due time were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die.even dare to die.


The love of God can melt the hearts of the The love of God can melt the hearts of the hateful. hateful. (Lk 23:34)(Lk 23:34)


Luke 23:34 (NKJV) Luke 23:34 (NKJV) - Then Jesus said, - Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” And they divided His what they do.” And they divided His garments and cast lots.garments and cast lots.


This same love of God gives us assurance This same love of God gives us assurance of His continued work with us! of His continued work with us! (Rom 5:10-11)(Rom 5:10-11)


Romans 5:10-11 (NKJV)Romans 5:10-11 (NKJV) - For if when we - For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. 11And not only by His life. 11And not only that,that, but we but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.received the reconciliation.


Before we examine who our enemies are, Before we examine who our enemies are, we must be committed to how we will we must be committed to how we will treat our enemies and what we want for treat our enemies and what we want for them. them. (Mt 5:44-45)(Mt 5:44-45)


Matthew 5:44-45 (NKJV)Matthew 5:44-45 (NKJV) - But I say to - But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, 45 that you may be sons and persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.sends rain on the just and on the unjust.

An enemy is motivated by anger and An enemy is motivated by anger and bitternessbitterness

Many have not learned to fight the sin of Many have not learned to fight the sin of uncontrolled anger. uncontrolled anger.


Many have not learned to fight the sin of Many have not learned to fight the sin of uncontrolled anger. uncontrolled anger.

There is a proper place for anger but we There is a proper place for anger but we often go beyond it. often go beyond it. (Eph 4:26-27)(Eph 4:26-27)


Ephesians 4:26-27 (NKJV) Ephesians 4:26-27 (NKJV) - -“Be angry, “Be angry, and do not sin”and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down : do not let the sun go down on your wrath, 27 nor give place to the on your wrath, 27 nor give place to the devil.devil.


The world is taught this anger as a way of The world is taught this anger as a way of life. They are willingly accepting a life. They are willingly accepting a cancer of the soul.cancer of the soul.



Many Christian’s have neglected this as Many Christian’s have neglected this as well. well.



Many Christian’s have neglected this as Many Christian’s have neglected this as well. well.

Some treat it as a fleabite. Some treat it as a fleabite. (1 Jn 3:15)(1 Jn 3:15)


1 John 3:15 (NKJV)1 John 3:15 (NKJV) - Whoever hates his - Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.murderer has eternal life abiding in him.


Others laugh at it. Do you want to go to Others laugh at it. Do you want to go to heaven? heaven? (Gal 5:19-21)(Gal 5:19-21)


Galatians 5:19-21 (NKJV) Galatians 5:19-21 (NKJV) - Now the - Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, lewdness, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies,selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies,


21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, 21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told just as I also told youyou in time past, that those in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.kingdom of God.


Many come from angry homes and have Many come from angry homes and have learned this as a way of life.learned this as a way of life.


An alcoholic home commonly has anger at An alcoholic home commonly has anger at its root. Many are taught to pretend the its root. Many are taught to pretend the problem is not there and honesty is problem is not there and honesty is punished.punished.



Some of the angriest people that I have Some of the angriest people that I have known would deny it if confronted. known would deny it if confronted.



Some of the angriest people that I have Some of the angriest people that I have known would deny it if confronted. known would deny it if confronted.

Your enemy will pay dearly for his chosen Your enemy will pay dearly for his chosen path of bitterness. path of bitterness.


Your enemy will act and speak foolishly. Your enemy will act and speak foolishly. (Prov 14:29, 17)(Prov 14:29, 17)


Proverbs 14:29 (NKJV) Proverbs 14:29 (NKJV) - - He who isHe who is slow slow to wrath has great understanding, But to wrath has great understanding, But he he who iswho is impulsive exalts folly. impulsive exalts folly.


Proverbs 14:17 (NKJV)Proverbs 14:17 (NKJV) - A quick-- A quick-tempered tempered manman acts foolishly, And a man of acts foolishly, And a man of wicked intentions is hated.wicked intentions is hated.


Example: My own anger as a youth at a Example: My own anger as a youth at a model airplane.model airplane.


Example: My own anger as a youth at a Example: My own anger as a youth at a model airplane.model airplane.

The ones we love the most will in fact be The ones we love the most will in fact be hurt!hurt!


Bitterness will cause you to act as a crazy Bitterness will cause you to act as a crazy person! How many have quit the Lord person! How many have quit the Lord because they were angry in a business because they were angry in a business meeting? meeting?


Bitterness will cause you to act as a crazy Bitterness will cause you to act as a crazy person! How many have quit the Lord person! How many have quit the Lord because they were angry in a business because they were angry in a business meeting? meeting?

The family looses respect for the one The family looses respect for the one controlled by anger. controlled by anger. (Eph 6:4)(Eph 6:4)


Ephesians 6:4 (NKJV) Ephesians 6:4 (NKJV) - And you, fathers, - And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.admonition of the Lord.


Often an Often an anger circleanger circle is created in every is created in every relationship.relationship.



Children often take the example they have Children often take the example they have seen into their own marriage. seen into their own marriage.



Children often take the example they have Children often take the example they have seen into their own marriage. seen into their own marriage.

A church cannot tolerate this spirit among A church cannot tolerate this spirit among its members. its members. (Heb 12:15)(Heb 12:15)


Hebrews 12:15 (NKJV)Hebrews 12:15 (NKJV) - looking - looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled;defiled;


There are some who seek to form cliques There are some who seek to form cliques motivated by anger towards a common motivated by anger towards a common “enemy” within the church.“enemy” within the church.


Some have started “fires” that consume the Some have started “fires” that consume the very ones they love! (Ex. Man who lost his very ones they love! (Ex. Man who lost his children because of bitterness that he children because of bitterness that he planted!)planted!)



Often this group will “go after” the Often this group will “go after” the eldership. We must not let them win.eldership. We must not let them win.



Often this group will “go after” the Often this group will “go after” the eldership. We must not let them win.eldership. We must not let them win.

A bitter person will torture himself.A bitter person will torture himself.

Why people may make you an enemyWhy people may make you an enemy

Because he talked about you. Because he talked about you. (Prov 26:28)(Prov 26:28)


Proverbs 26:28 (NKJV) Proverbs 26:28 (NKJV) - A lying tongue - A lying tongue hates hates those who arethose who are crushed by it, And a crushed by it, And a flattering mouth works ruin.flattering mouth works ruin.


When a person tells a lie to another about When a person tells a lie to another about you, they have at least two ways to respond.you, they have at least two ways to respond.



Repent and correct the lie. Repent and correct the lie.



Repent and correct the lie. Repent and correct the lie. Tell more lies and attack the one lied Tell more lies and attack the one lied

against. This may make it believable.against. This may make it believable.


When a person tells a lie to another about you, When a person tells a lie to another about you, they have at least two ways to respond.they have at least two ways to respond.

Repent and correct the lie. Repent and correct the lie. Tell more lies and attack the one lied against. Tell more lies and attack the one lied against.

This may make it believable.This may make it believable. When a persons focus is on the image of the When a persons focus is on the image of the

person, watch out! Many like to build a caricature person, watch out! Many like to build a caricature of the person and then push that image. of the person and then push that image.


In time when people know the person, they In time when people know the person, they will see the lie.will see the lie.


In time when people know the person, they In time when people know the person, they will see the lie.will see the lie.

The goal of the enemy is to deny any The goal of the enemy is to deny any association with others.association with others.


Because He mistreated you.Because He mistreated you.


Because He mistreated you.Because He mistreated you. This is similar to the above point. Here are This is similar to the above point. Here are

a few possibilities:a few possibilities:


Because He mistreated you.Because He mistreated you. This is similar to the above point. Here are This is similar to the above point. Here are

a few possibilities:a few possibilities: A debt that is not paid.A debt that is not paid.


A misrepresentation on a transaction. A misrepresentation on a transaction. (Cheating)(Cheating)



Job interference. Ex. Someone tries to get Job interference. Ex. Someone tries to get you fired.you fired.



Job interference. Ex. Someone tries to get Job interference. Ex. Someone tries to get you fired.you fired.

For the Christian, this temptation is For the Christian, this temptation is removed if we confess our wrongs.removed if we confess our wrongs. (Jas 5:16)(Jas 5:16)


James 5:16 (NKJV) James 5:16 (NKJV) - Confess - Confess youryour trespasses to one another, and pray for one trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.avails much.


Because He considers you a threat.Because He considers you a threat. (3 John (3 John 9)9)


3 John 9 (NKJV) 3 John 9 (NKJV) - I wrote to the church, - I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the but Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, does not receive preeminence among them, does not receive us.us.


You may be a threat to their dignity, You may be a threat to their dignity, popularity, social standing, financial popularity, social standing, financial welfare, or their ability to control a church.welfare, or their ability to control a church.


You may be a threat to their dignity, You may be a threat to their dignity, popularity, social standing, financial popularity, social standing, financial welfare, or their ability to control a church.welfare, or their ability to control a church.

Envy seeks to destroy itsEnvy seeks to destroy its “competitors.” “competitors.”

Face your enemy with the power of the LordFace your enemy with the power of the Lord

Nothing will test your faith in God as much Nothing will test your faith in God as much as dealing with an unreasonable, deceitful, as dealing with an unreasonable, deceitful, hate-filled person.hate-filled person.



A hard lesson to learn is that you cannot A hard lesson to learn is that you cannot change another person against their will!change another person against their will!



A hard lesson to learn is that you cannot A hard lesson to learn is that you cannot change another person against their will!change another person against their will!

The Psalms are filled with pleas to God for The Psalms are filled with pleas to God for deliverance form enemies. deliverance form enemies. (Ps 13:2;25:2,19; 42:9-11)(Ps 13:2;25:2,19; 42:9-11)


Psalm 13:2 (NKJV) Psalm 13:2 (NKJV) - How long shall I - How long shall I take counsel in my soul, take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow Having sorrow in my heart daily? in my heart daily? How long will my enemy How long will my enemy be exalted over mebe exalted over me??


Psalm 25:2 (NKJV)Psalm 25:2 (NKJV) - O my God, I trust in - O my God, I trust in You; Let me not be ashamed; Let not my You; Let me not be ashamed; Let not my enemies triumph over me.enemies triumph over me.


Psalm 25:19 (NKJV)Psalm 25:19 (NKJV) - - Consider my Consider my enemies, for they are many; And they hate enemies, for they are many; And they hate me with cruel hatred.me with cruel hatred.


Psalm 42:9-11 (NKJV)Psalm 42:9-11 (NKJV) - I will say to God - I will say to God my Rock, “Why have You forgotten me? my Rock, “Why have You forgotten me? Why do I go mourning because of the Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?” 10 As with a oppression of the enemy?” 10 As with a breaking of my bones, My enemies breaking of my bones, My enemies reproach me, While they say to me all day reproach me, While they say to me all day long, “Where is your God?”long, “Where is your God?”


1111 Why are you cast down, O my soul? Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God.The help of my countenance and my God.


Satan will strongly tempt you to become Satan will strongly tempt you to become like your enemy. like your enemy.


Satan will strongly tempt you to become Satan will strongly tempt you to become like your enemy. like your enemy.

What does the world say? Some Christians What does the world say? Some Christians think that once someone ‘fires the first think that once someone ‘fires the first shot” then all “rules” are off!shot” then all “rules” are off!


What did Jesus do with His enemies? What did Jesus do with His enemies? (1 Pt 2:21-24)(1 Pt 2:21-24)


1 Peter 2:21-24 (NKJV)1 Peter 2:21-24 (NKJV) - For to this you - For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps: 22 “Who committed no sin, follow His steps: 22 “Who committed no sin, Nor was deceit found in His mouth”; 23who, Nor was deceit found in His mouth”; 23who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges committed Himself to Him who judges righteously; righteously;


24 who Himself bore our sins in His own 24 who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.whose stripes you were healed.


Jesus responded this way because He Jesus responded this way because He trusted God.trusted God.


Jesus responded this way because He Jesus responded this way because He trusted God.trusted God.

We are greatly challenged to respond in the We are greatly challenged to respond in the same way. same way. (Rom 12:17-21)(Rom 12:17-21)


Romans 12:17-21 (NKJV)Romans 12:17-21 (NKJV) - Repay no one - Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. 18If it is possible, as the sight of all men. 18If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. 19Beloved, do not avenge with all men. 19Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. repay,” says the Lord.


20 Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, 20 Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. evil, but overcome evil with good.


Do you really trust God?Do you really trust God?


Do you really trust God?Do you really trust God? This adversity should cause you to draw This adversity should cause you to draw

closer to God. closer to God. (Psa 27:11-14)(Psa 27:11-14)


Psalm 27:11-14 (NKJV)Psalm 27:11-14 (NKJV) - Teach me Your way, O Lord, And lead me in a smooth path, because of my enemies. 12 Do not deliver me to the will of my adversaries; For false witnesses have risen against me, And such as breathe out violence. 13 - Teach me Your way, O Lord, And lead me in a smooth path, because of my enemies. 12 Do not deliver me to the will of my adversaries; For false witnesses have risen against me, And such as breathe out violence. 13 I I would have lost heart, unless I had believed That I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living.would have lost heart, unless I had believed That I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living.

1414 Wait on the Lord;Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage,Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart;And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!Wait, I say, on the Lord! 1. The world will scream at you: “Hit him back!”1. The world will scream at you: “Hit him back!” 2. There is a calmness and a strength that come from knowing the battle is God’s 2. There is a calmness and a strength that come from knowing the battle is God’s and that He will deliver. and that He will deliver. (Psa 60:12; 61:2-4; 31:8)(Psa 60:12; 61:2-4; 31:8) Psalm 60:12 (NKJV) Psalm 60:12 (NKJV) 1212 Through God we will do valiantly,Through God we will do valiantly, For it is He who shall tread down our enemies.For it is He who shall tread down our enemies. Psalm 61:2 through Psalm 61:4 (NKJV)Psalm 61:2 through Psalm 61:4 (NKJV) 22 From the end of the earth I will cry to You,From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed;When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 33 For You have been a shelter for me,For You have been a shelter for me, A strong tower from the enemy.A strong tower from the enemy. 44 I will abide in Your tabernacle forever;I will abide in Your tabernacle forever; I will trust in the shelterI will trust in the shelter of Your wings. of Your wings. SelahSelah Psalm 31:8 (NKJV) Psalm 31:8 (NKJV) 88 And have not shut me up into the hand of the enemy;And have not shut me up into the hand of the enemy; You have set my feet in a wide place.You have set my feet in a wide place. 3. While your enemy frets and plots in his self-defeating bitterness, you can move 3. While your enemy frets and plots in his self-defeating bitterness, you can move on and rejoice in the manifold blessings of God. on and rejoice in the manifold blessings of God. (Psa 23:4-6)(Psa 23:4-6) Psalm 23:4 through Psalm 23:6 (NKJV) Psalm 23:4 through Psalm 23:6 (NKJV) 44 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil;I will fear no evil; For You are with me;For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. 55 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil;You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.My cup runs over. 66 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow meSurely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life;All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LordAnd I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.Forever. 4. You also will draw closer to Christians! What a blessing!4. You also will draw closer to Christians! What a blessing!


1414 Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!say, on the Lord!


The world will scream at you: “Hit him The world will scream at you: “Hit him back!”back!”


The world will scream at you: “Hit him The world will scream at you: “Hit him back!”back!”

There is a calmness and a strength that There is a calmness and a strength that come from knowing the battle is God’s come from knowing the battle is God’s and that He will deliver. and that He will deliver. (Psa 60:12; 61:2-4; 31:8)(Psa 60:12; 61:2-4; 31:8)


Psalm 60:12 (NKJV) Psalm 60:12 (NKJV) - Through God we - Through God we will do valiantly, For it is He who shall will do valiantly, For it is He who shall tread down our enemies.tread down our enemies.


Psalm 61:2-4 (NKJV)Psalm 61:2-4 (NKJV) - From the end of - From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 3 For You have been a shelter higher than I. 3 For You have been a shelter for me, A strong tower from the enemy. 4for me, A strong tower from the enemy. 4

I will abide in Your tabernacle I will abide in Your tabernacle forever; I will trust in the shelterforever; I will trust in the shelter of Your of Your wings. Selahwings. Selah


Psalm 31:8 (NKJV) Psalm 31:8 (NKJV) - And have not shut - And have not shut me up into the hand of the enemy; You me up into the hand of the enemy; You have set my feet in a wide place. have set my feet in a wide place.


While your enemy frets and plots in his While your enemy frets and plots in his self-defeating bitterness, you can move self-defeating bitterness, you can move on and rejoice in the manifold blessings of on and rejoice in the manifold blessings of God. God. (Psa 23:4-6)(Psa 23:4-6)


Psalm 23:4-6 (NKJV) Psalm 23:4-6 (NKJV) - Yea, though I walk - Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table Your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. 6 anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house

of the Lord of the Lord Forever.Forever.


You also will draw closer to Christians! You also will draw closer to Christians! What a blessing!What a blessing!

David’s mighty enemy --- King SaulDavid’s mighty enemy --- King Saul

Saul’s problem was never David but rather Saul’s problem was never David but rather his surrender to the temptations of Satan. his surrender to the temptations of Satan.


Saul’s problem was never David but rather Saul’s problem was never David but rather his surrender to the temptations of Satan. his surrender to the temptations of Satan.

Saul was tempted by concerns for his Saul was tempted by concerns for his reputation among the people. Will he be a reputation among the people. Will he be a “winning” or a “losing” coach? He faces a “winning” or a “losing” coach? He faces a major crisis at Gilgal. major crisis at Gilgal. (1 Sam 13:5-12)(1 Sam 13:5-12)


1 Samuel 13:5-12 (NKJV)1 Samuel 13:5-12 (NKJV) - Then the - Then the Philistines gathered together to fight with Philistines gathered together to fight with Israel, thirty thousand chariots and six Israel, thirty thousand chariots and six thousand horsemen, and people as the sand thousand horsemen, and people as the sand which which isis on the seashore in multitude. And on the seashore in multitude. And they came up and encamped in Michmash, they came up and encamped in Michmash, to the east of Beth Aven. to the east of Beth Aven.


6 When the men of Israel saw that they 6 When the men of Israel saw that they were in danger (for the people were were in danger (for the people were distressed), then the people hid in caves, in distressed), then the people hid in caves, in thickets, in rocks, in holes, and in pits. 7 thickets, in rocks, in holes, and in pits. 7 And And some ofsome of the Hebrews crossed over the the Hebrews crossed over the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. As Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. As for Saul, he for Saul, he waswas still in Gilgal, and all the still in Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling. people followed him trembling.


8 Then he waited seven days, according to the 8 Then he waited seven days, according to the time set by Samuel. But Samuel did not come to time set by Samuel. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him. 9 Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him. 9 So Saul said, “Bring a burnt offering and peace So Saul said, “Bring a burnt offering and peace offerings here to me.” And he offered the burnt offerings here to me.” And he offered the burnt offering. 10 Now it happened, as soon as he had offering. 10 Now it happened, as soon as he had finished presenting the burnt offering, that Samuel finished presenting the burnt offering, that Samuel came; and Saul went out to meet him, that he came; and Saul went out to meet him, that he might greet him.might greet him.


11 And Samuel said, “What have you done?” Saul 11 And Samuel said, “What have you done?” Saul said, “When I saw that the people were scattered said, “When I saw that the people were scattered from me, and from me, and thatthat you did not come within the you did not come within the days appointed, and days appointed, and thatthat the Philistines gathered the Philistines gathered together at Michmash, 12 then I said, ‘The together at Michmash, 12 then I said, ‘The Philistines will now come down on me at Gilgal, Philistines will now come down on me at Gilgal, and I have not made supplication to the Lord.’ and I have not made supplication to the Lord.’ Therefore I felt compelled, and offered a burnt Therefore I felt compelled, and offered a burnt offering.”offering.”


Saul was concerned mostly with Saul was concerned mostly with self‑Justification. self‑Justification. (1 Sam 15:15, 19‑20)(1 Sam 15:15, 19‑20)


1 Samuel 15:15 (NKJV)1 Samuel 15:15 (NKJV) - And Saul said, - And Saul said, “They have brought them from the “They have brought them from the Amalekites; for the people spared the best Amalekites; for the people spared the best of the sheep and the oxen, to sacrifice to the of the sheep and the oxen, to sacrifice to the Lord your God; and the rest we have utterly Lord your God; and the rest we have utterly destroyed.”destroyed.”


1 Samuel 15:19-20 (NKJV)1 Samuel 15:19-20 (NKJV) - Why then did - Why then did you not obey the voice of the Lord? Why did you not obey the voice of the Lord? Why did you swoop down on the spoil, and do evil in you swoop down on the spoil, and do evil in the sight of the Lord?” 20 And Saul said to the sight of the Lord?” 20 And Saul said to Samuel, “But I have obeyed the voice of the Samuel, “But I have obeyed the voice of the Lord, and gone on the mission on which the Lord, and gone on the mission on which the Lord sent me, and brought back Agag king of Lord sent me, and brought back Agag king of Amalek; I have utterly destroyed the Amalek; I have utterly destroyed the Amalekites.Amalekites.


He was more concerned with why he did it He was more concerned with why he did it rather than what he did.rather than what he did.


He was more concerned with why he did it He was more concerned with why he did it rather than what he did.rather than what he did.

Saul desired to be righteous before men. Saul desired to be righteous before men. (1 Sam 15:30)(1 Sam 15:30)


1 Samuel 15:30 (NKJV)1 Samuel 15:30 (NKJV) - Then he said, “I - Then he said, “I have sinned; have sinned; yetyet honor me now, please, honor me now, please, before the elders of my people and before before the elders of my people and before Israel, and return with me, that I may Israel, and return with me, that I may worship the Lord your God.”worship the Lord your God.”


Did Saul repent? Did Saul repent? (1 Sam 15:24‑25) (1 Sam 15:24‑25)


1 Samuel 15:24-25 (NKJV)1 Samuel 15:24-25 (NKJV) - Then Saul - Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned, for I have said to Samuel, “I have sinned, for I have transgressed the commandment of the Lord transgressed the commandment of the Lord and your words, because I feared the people and your words, because I feared the people and obeyed their voice. 25 Now therefore, and obeyed their voice. 25 Now therefore, please pardon my sin, and return with me, please pardon my sin, and return with me, that I may worship the Lord.”that I may worship the Lord.”


"True repentance hates the sin, and not "True repentance hates the sin, and not merely the penalty; and it hates the sin most merely the penalty; and it hates the sin most of all because it has discovered and felt of all because it has discovered and felt God's love." ‑ W. M. TaylorGod's love." ‑ W. M. Taylor


Saul became David’s enemy because of Saul became David’s enemy because of envy. envy. (1 Sam 18:7-9)(1 Sam 18:7-9)


1 Samuel 18:7-9 (NKJV) 1 Samuel 18:7-9 (NKJV) - So the women sang - So the women sang as they danced, and said: “Saul has slain his as they danced, and said: “Saul has slain his thousands, And David his ten thousands.” 8 Then thousands, And David his ten thousands.” 8 Then Saul was very angry, and the saying displeased Saul was very angry, and the saying displeased him; and he said, “They have ascribed to David him; and he said, “They have ascribed to David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed onlyonly thousands. Now thousands. Now whatwhat more can he have but the more can he have but the kingdom?” 9 So Saul eyed David from that day kingdom?” 9 So Saul eyed David from that day forward.forward.


This is why the Jewish leaders killed Jesus. This is why the Jewish leaders killed Jesus. (Mk 15:10)(Mk 15:10)


Mark 15:10 (NKJV)Mark 15:10 (NKJV) - For he knew that - For he knew that the chief priests had handed Him over the chief priests had handed Him over because of envy.because of envy.


This is a common problem within the This is a common problem within the church.church.



How can David win against the king?How can David win against the king?



How can David win against the king?How can David win against the king? Saul became in many ways a “spear Saul became in many ways a “spear

thrower.” thrower.” (1 Sam 18:10-11)(1 Sam 18:10-11)


1 Samuel 18:10-11 (NKJV)1 Samuel 18:10-11 (NKJV) - And it - And it happened on the next day that the distressing happened on the next day that the distressing spirit from God came upon Saul, and he spirit from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied inside the house. So David played prophesied inside the house. So David played musicmusic with his hand, as at other times; but with his hand, as at other times; but there wasthere was a spear in Saul’s hand. 11And Saul a spear in Saul’s hand. 11And Saul cast the spear, for he said, “I will pin David to cast the spear, for he said, “I will pin David to the wall!” But David escaped his presence the wall!” But David escaped his presence twice.twice.


What had David done? What should David What had David done? What should David do?do?


What had David done? What should David What had David done? What should David do?do?

Saul tried to line up others in his quest to Saul tried to line up others in his quest to destroy his “enemy.” See how he tempts his destroy his “enemy.” See how he tempts his son Jonathan. son Jonathan. (1 Sam 20:30-31)(1 Sam 20:30-31)


1 Samuel 20:30-31 (NKJV) 1 Samuel 20:30-31 (NKJV) - Then Saul’s - Then Saul’s anger was aroused against Jonathan, and he anger was aroused against Jonathan, and he said to him, “You son of a perverse, said to him, “You son of a perverse, rebellious rebellious woman!woman! Do I not know that you Do I not know that you have chosen the son of Jesse to your own have chosen the son of Jesse to your own shame and to the shame of your mother’s shame and to the shame of your mother’s nakedness? nakedness?


31 For as long as the son of Jesse lives on 31 For as long as the son of Jesse lives on the earth, you shall not be established, nor the earth, you shall not be established, nor your kingdom. Now therefore, send and your kingdom. Now therefore, send and bring him to me, for he shall surely die.” bring him to me, for he shall surely die.”


Jonathan was a man of principle. He too Jonathan was a man of principle. He too became a “spear target.” became a “spear target.” (1 Sam 20:32-34)(1 Sam 20:32-34)


1 Samuel 20:32-34 (NKJV)1 Samuel 20:32-34 (NKJV) - And - And Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said to him, “Why should he be killed? What has to him, “Why should he be killed? What has he done?” 33Then Saul cast a spear at him he done?” 33Then Saul cast a spear at him to kill him, by which Jonathan knew that it to kill him, by which Jonathan knew that it was determined by his father to kill David. was determined by his father to kill David.


34 So Jonathan arose from the table in 34 So Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and ate no food the second day fierce anger, and ate no food the second day of the month, for he was grieved for David, of the month, for he was grieved for David, because his father had treated him because his father had treated him shamefully.shamefully.


Even Samuel knew that Saul would kill him Even Samuel knew that Saul would kill him if possible. if possible. (1 Sam 16:2)(1 Sam 16:2)


1 Samuel 16:2 (NKJV)1 Samuel 16:2 (NKJV) - And Samuel - And Samuel said, “How can I go? If Saul hears said, “How can I go? If Saul hears it,it, he he will kill me.” But the Lord said, “Take a will kill me.” But the Lord said, “Take a heifer with you, and say, ‘I have come to heifer with you, and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.’sacrifice to the Lord.’


Self-pity and emotional charges became Self-pity and emotional charges became common with Saul. common with Saul. (1 Sam 22:8)(1 Sam 22:8)


1 Samuel 22:8 (NKJV) 1 Samuel 22:8 (NKJV) - All of you have - All of you have conspired against me, and conspired against me, and there isthere is no one no one who reveals to me that my son has made a who reveals to me that my son has made a covenant with the son of Jesse; and covenant with the son of Jesse; and there isthere is not one of you who is sorry for me or not one of you who is sorry for me or reveals to me that my son has stirred up my reveals to me that my son has stirred up my servant against me, to lie in wait, as servant against me, to lie in wait, as it isit is this this day.”day.”


David let God win the battle. David let God win the battle.


What did David do when he could have What did David do when he could have killed Saul? killed Saul? (1 Sam 26:7-12)(1 Sam 26:7-12)


1 Samuel 26:7-12 (NKJV)1 Samuel 26:7-12 (NKJV) - So David and - So David and Abishai came to the people by night; and Abishai came to the people by night; and there Saul lay sleeping within the camp, there Saul lay sleeping within the camp, with his spear stuck in the ground by his with his spear stuck in the ground by his head. And Abner and the people lay all head. And Abner and the people lay all around him. around him.


8 Then Abishai said to David, “God has 8 Then Abishai said to David, “God has delivered your enemy into your hand this day. delivered your enemy into your hand this day. Now therefore, please, let me strike him at Now therefore, please, let me strike him at once with the spear, right to the earth; and I once with the spear, right to the earth; and I will not will not have to strikehave to strike him a second time!” 9 him a second time!” 9 But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him; for who can stretch out his hand against him; for who can stretch out his hand against the Lord’S anointed, and be guiltless?” the Lord’S anointed, and be guiltless?”


10 David said furthermore, “10 David said furthermore, “AsAs the Lord the Lord lives, the Lord shall strike him, or his day lives, the Lord shall strike him, or his day shall come to die, or he shall go out to battle shall come to die, or he shall go out to battle and perish. 11 The Lord forbid that I should and perish. 11 The Lord forbid that I should stretch out my hand against the Lord’S stretch out my hand against the Lord’S anointed. But please, take now the spear anointed. But please, take now the spear and the jug of water that and the jug of water that areare by his head, by his head, and let us go.” and let us go.”


12 So David took the spear and the jug of 12 So David took the spear and the jug of water water byby Saul’s head, and they got away; Saul’s head, and they got away; and no man saw or knew and no man saw or knew itit or awoke. For or awoke. For they they werewere all asleep, because a deep sleep all asleep, because a deep sleep from the Lord had fallen on them.from the Lord had fallen on them.


Did Saul repent?Did Saul repent? (1 Sam 26:21‑27:1) (1 Sam 26:21‑27:1)


1 Samuel 26:21-27:1 (NKJV)1 Samuel 26:21-27:1 (NKJV) - Then Saul - Then Saul said, “I have sinned. Return, my son David. said, “I have sinned. Return, my son David. For I will harm you no more, because my For I will harm you no more, because my life was precious in your eyes this day. life was precious in your eyes this day. Indeed I have played the fool and erred Indeed I have played the fool and erred exceedingly.” 22 And David answered and exceedingly.” 22 And David answered and said, “Here is the king’s spear. Let one of said, “Here is the king’s spear. Let one of the young men come over and get it. the young men come over and get it.


23 May the Lord repay every man 23 May the Lord repay every man forfor his his righteousness and his faithfulness; for the righteousness and his faithfulness; for the Lord delivered you into Lord delivered you into mymy hand today, but I hand today, but I would not stretch out my hand against the would not stretch out my hand against the Lord’S anointed. 24 And indeed, as your life Lord’S anointed. 24 And indeed, as your life was valued much this day in my eyes, so let was valued much this day in my eyes, so let my life be valued much in the eyes of the my life be valued much in the eyes of the Lord, and let Him deliver me out of all Lord, and let Him deliver me out of all tribulation.”tribulation.”


25 Then Saul said to David, “25 Then Saul said to David, “MayMay you you bebe blessed, my son David! You shall both do blessed, my son David! You shall both do great things and also still prevail.” So David great things and also still prevail.” So David went on his way, and Saul returned to his went on his way, and Saul returned to his place.place.


1 Samuel 27 – 1 And David said in his 1 Samuel 27 – 1 And David said in his heart, “Now I shall perish someday by the heart, “Now I shall perish someday by the hand of Saul. hand of Saul. There isThere is nothing better for me nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape to the than that I should speedily escape to the land of the Philistines; and Saul will despair land of the Philistines; and Saul will despair of me, to seek me anymore in any part of of me, to seek me anymore in any part of Israel. So I shall escape out of his hand.”Israel. So I shall escape out of his hand.”


How did Saul come to an end? How did Saul come to an end? (1 Sam 31:4-6)(1 Sam 31:4-6)


1 Samuel 31:4-6 (NKJV) 1 Samuel 31:4-6 (NKJV) - Then Saul said - Then Saul said to his armorbearer, “Draw your sword, and to his armorbearer, “Draw your sword, and thrust me through with it, lest these thrust me through with it, lest these uncircumcised men come and thrust me uncircumcised men come and thrust me through and abuse me.” But his armorbearer through and abuse me.” But his armorbearer would not, for he was greatly afraid. would not, for he was greatly afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword and fell on it. Therefore Saul took a sword and fell on it.


5And when his armorbearer saw that Saul 5And when his armorbearer saw that Saul was dead, he also fell on his sword, and was dead, he also fell on his sword, and died with him. 6 So Saul, his three sons, his died with him. 6 So Saul, his three sons, his armorbearer, and all his men died together armorbearer, and all his men died together that same day.that same day.


Saul influence rose up years later in Shimei. Saul influence rose up years later in Shimei. (2 Sam 16:5-13)(2 Sam 16:5-13)


2 Samuel 16:5-13 (NKJV)2 Samuel 16:5-13 (NKJV) - Now when King - Now when King David came to Bahurim, there was a man from the David came to Bahurim, there was a man from the family of the house of Saul, whose name family of the house of Saul, whose name waswas Shimei the son of Gera, coming from there. He Shimei the son of Gera, coming from there. He came out, cursing continuously as he came. 6And came out, cursing continuously as he came. 6And he threw stones at David and at all the servants of he threw stones at David and at all the servants of King David. And all the people and all the mighty King David. And all the people and all the mighty men men werewere on his right hand and on his left. on his right hand and on his left.


7 Also Shimei said thus when he cursed: 7 Also Shimei said thus when he cursed: “Come out! Come out! You bloodthirsty man, “Come out! Come out! You bloodthirsty man, you rogue! 8 The Lord has brought upon you you rogue! 8 The Lord has brought upon you all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose place you have reigned; and the Lord has place you have reigned; and the Lord has delivered the kingdom into the hand of delivered the kingdom into the hand of Absalom your son. So now you Absalom your son. So now you are caughtare caught in in your own evil, because you are a bloodthirsty your own evil, because you are a bloodthirsty man!”man!”


9 Then Abishai the son of Zeruiah said to 9 Then Abishai the son of Zeruiah said to the king, “Why should this dead dog curse the king, “Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? Please, let me go over my lord the king? Please, let me go over and take off his head!” 10 But the king said, and take off his head!” 10 But the king said, “What have I to do with you, you sons of “What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah? So let him curse, because the Lord Zeruiah? So let him curse, because the Lord has said to him, ‘Curse David.’ Who then has said to him, ‘Curse David.’ Who then shall say, ‘Why have you done so?’”shall say, ‘Why have you done so?’”


11And David said to Abishai and all his 11And David said to Abishai and all his servants, “See how my son who came from servants, “See how my son who came from my own body seeks my life. How much more my own body seeks my life. How much more now now may thismay this Benjamite? Let him alone, and Benjamite? Let him alone, and let him curse; for so the Lord has ordered him. let him curse; for so the Lord has ordered him. 12 It may be that the Lord will look on my 12 It may be that the Lord will look on my affliction, and that the Lord will repay me affliction, and that the Lord will repay me with good for his cursing this day.”with good for his cursing this day.”


13 And as David and his men went along 13 And as David and his men went along the road, Shimei went along the hillside the road, Shimei went along the hillside opposite him and cursed as he went, threw opposite him and cursed as he went, threw stones at him and kicked up dust.stones at him and kicked up dust.


What an incredibly foolish action! What an incredibly foolish action!


What an incredibly foolish action! What an incredibly foolish action! Consider these tests for bitterness. (See Consider these tests for bitterness. (See

article)article)


What an incredibly foolish action! What an incredibly foolish action! Consider these tests for bitterness. (See Consider these tests for bitterness. (See

article)article) Charges based on false premises.Charges based on false premises.


Anger nurtured for years.Anger nurtured for years.


Anger nurtured for years.Anger nurtured for years. Rejoicing in another’s misfortune.Rejoicing in another’s misfortune.


Anger nurtured for years.Anger nurtured for years. Rejoicing in another’s misfortune.Rejoicing in another’s misfortune. Family desires placed before principle.Family desires placed before principle.


Anger nurtured for years.Anger nurtured for years. Rejoicing in another’s misfortune.Rejoicing in another’s misfortune. Family desires placed before principle.Family desires placed before principle. Are you a child of God or an enemy of Are you a child of God or an enemy of

God?God?


Anger nurtured for years.Anger nurtured for years. Rejoicing in another’s misfortune.Rejoicing in another’s misfortune. Family desires placed before principle.Family desires placed before principle. Are you a child of God or an enemy of Are you a child of God or an enemy of

God?God? God will defeat every enemy in time. How God will defeat every enemy in time. How

will it be for you? will it be for you? (Heb 1:13; 10:12-13)(Heb 1:13; 10:12-13)


Hebrews 1:13 (NKJV)Hebrews 1:13 (NKJV) - But to which of - But to which of the angels has He ever said: the angels has He ever said: “Sit at My right “Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool”footstool”??


Hebrews 10:12-13 (NKJV) Hebrews 10:12-13 (NKJV) - But this - But this Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God, 13 from that time waiting till His God, 13 from that time waiting till His enemies are made His footstool.enemies are made His footstool.


God’s love can defeat your bitterness if you God’s love can defeat your bitterness if you would seek it.would seek it.

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