David’s life. While King Saul’s promise was temporary, Jonathan’s willingness to do what was right saved his friend from death. He showed true friendship to David and risked his own well-being to stand up for David. Jonathan knew his father could easily turn his rage on him, but that didn’t stop him from speaking the truth. He is a model for us all when faced with doing the right thing even though we might suffer for it.
Another model in this lesson is David himself. Despite King Saul’s cruelty, hatred, jealousy, and madness toward him, David was never disrespectful to the king. It can be difficult for us to not sink down to the level of those who mistreat us. But when we are centered in the Lord, it is possible to hold on to Christian values and maintain our integrity. When we have an attitude of respect and peacefulness during these trying situations, resolving conflicts and clearing the air after a battle is easier. Remember that the high road always has the better view!
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Dionne sat quietly at the lunch table as her older cousin Denise talked with their friends. Lately, Denise had become catty and rude and had even started roast sessions about other kids at school. At first Dionne thought Denise was just going through a phase, trying to be funny for the lunch crew or making herself seem better than the others. But now it was getting out of hand, and she wasn’t sure she wanted to be a part of it anymore.
“Why are you so quiet over there?” Denise asked. “Can’t you keep up? C’mon, let’s all go outside.”
“I’m not really feeling this conversation,” Dionne admitted with a sigh. She started to gather up her trash. “I think I’m going to study hall for a while to prep for the Algebra test.”
“What? You too good to talk to us now?” Denise asked, rolling her eyes. “You’re always acting funny these days.”
This was how Denise usually got her way. Whenever she started teasing and name-calling, Dionne would back down. But enough was enough. She didn’t know what to say and didn’t want to let her anger show, so she just shook her head and walked away. She wasn’t about to get into a shouting match in the cafeteria even though she was frustrated. She wandered toward study hall while praying that God would help her know what to do. She’d have to talk to Denise, but she knew there would be a better time.
Why is it important to stand up for others even when they’ll never know anything about it?
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