1Sa 18:14<\/span><\/p>\n And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n Wise conduct<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. <\/strong>When Robert Burns was introduced into the brilliant society of Edinburgh–of literary men and gifted women, of peers and noble ladies, the titled of the lend–when all Scotland was at his feet he bore himself as to the manner born. He was as gallant a gentleman as any in the salons <\/em>of the northern capital. But his head, alas! was turned. His heart was seduced. The praise of men, the flattery of beautiful women, corrupted his simplicity, ruined him. He had poetic inspiration unsurpassed since Shakespeare; but he lacked the inspiration of wisdom. Under temptations far greater, David bore himself undazzled. The excuse has been made for Burns that he was a poet; he had a poets exquisite sensibility; the exposure was greater for him than for common mortals. The palliation is admitted. He was more tempted than other men. But David, too, was a poet; he was a musician beside; he had the sensibility which attends both these Divine gifts; he had also the impassioned enthusiasm of a youthful hero. Yet his wisdom did not fail; because it was his mastering inspiration.<\/p>\n 2. <\/strong>It increases our admiration of David to remember that he had no preparation for prosperity. Trial is a discipline for success. It has been usual to ascribe the wisdom of Queen Elizabeth, in the extraordinary elevation of her great reign, to the discipline of her exile in youth, at Hatfield, beset by scheming friends and enemies, dreaded and hated by Mary and the Catholic nobles, and only secure of her life by incessant and extreme circumspection. Such wisdom as she displayed in the long struggle through which England safely passed to such a pitch of glory was truly admirable. But this wisdom she might not have sustained if she had been taken to her sisters court and made a favourite there; if she had been put, with all her youthful charms and accomplishments, in contrast with the sickly, suspicious, bigoted Mary. Yet, even for this trial, Elizabeth had had a partial preparation, in being born a princess. But David was a farmers boy. Suddenly, without preparation of any kind, save the native correctness of his judgment and the simple rectitude of his heart he was lifted to the pinnacle of earthly glory. His trials came afterward. His success was his first experience. How few public men who have ever lived have shown such marvellous modesty and self-restraint! The example is a noble one for all young men.<\/p>\n The reward of religious obedience. <\/strong><\/p>\n These words, he behaved himself wisely, might be also translated, he prospered; and this version the margin affords; either interpretation would be strictly true, as applied to this period of Davids life; and even afterwards, he may truly be said to have prospered, even although his apparent circumstances were adverse; for he was preserved in dangers and calamities to an extent clearly proving that God was with him in an especial sense, sheltering him by the presence of his Providence; and, in the midst of his deepest misfortunes and bitterest persecutions, his language is that of a mind absorbed in happiness beyond the control of earthly circumstances. In whichever sense therefore we take the words of the text, either that he behaved himself wisely, or that he prospered in all his ways, the observation will allow of being extended over that whole portion of Davids life in which he was subject to the persecutions of Saul, and before he was settled in his kingdom.<\/p>\n 1. <\/strong>Perhaps in no instance is the truth of the Apostolic observation, the wisdom of the world is foolishness with God, more clearly exemplified than in this. God says, David behaved himself wisely; the world would say, he behaved himself foolishly, and discovered a defect of spirit. But of what spirit? Of the spirit of him who was a murderer from the beginning. There was no deficiency of courage in the character of David; this his bitterest foes muss allow him. He did not conceive revenge at all necessary to his military reputation. He was totally unaware of that meanness which it is now the fashion to attribute to those who have the fortitude and high-mindedness to forgive. Even a wise and virtuous heathen has justly retorted this charge of meanness, and pronounced revenge to be the passion of a low, weak, and little mind. And if such be the words of Nature and the works of the Law, how shall resentment be tolerated beneath the Gospel?<\/p>\n 2. <\/strong>David had sustained deliberate and premeditated injury; but frequently resentment is at groundless as it is guilty; your brother may haw offended unintentionally and inadvertently; you may yourself, also inadvertently, have given him a provocation no less than that which is operating within your own bosoms; or, perhaps, he is even now stung with remorse and sorrow for his fault, and only wants the opportunity of repairing it. Do not forget that others have their passions, prejudices, propensities, and habitual feelings, as well as yourselves.<\/p>\n 3. <\/strong>David, during his persecution, was once placed in a dangerous situation. He had his most inveterate enemy within his grasp, and could at once have gratified revenge and shown his own security foreverse But he had no revenge to gratify: and security he sought from another quarter. Had the opportunity been offered to him again and again, it would never have occurred to him to embrace it; but treacherous counsellors are at hand, who would persuade him to sin and destruction. They knew that David was only assailable by religious motives: they therefore urge him with Behold the day of which the Lord said unto thee: Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thy hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. But David knows that what may seem good to him may not seem good to God; and therefore he takes not the advantage which circumstances had placed in his power.<\/p>\n 4. <\/strong>We may also observe that the passage of Davids life to which the text may be especially applied, when he behaved himself wisely in all his ways, and when the Lord was with him, was the time of his outward humiliation and adversity: and this may serve to show us that, although such a state as this is not good or to be sought after for itself, it has its securities: it teaches us to seek protection and comfort where we can only seek them with confidence, and in the same proportion it renders our actions safe. (H. Thompson, M. A.<\/em>)<\/p>\n So that he had great prudence in his conduct, and prosperous success following his designs; which are two principal qualifications of a general and of a prince. Thus God turned all Sauls devices upon himself, and to Davids advantage. <\/P> <\/p>\n And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways<\/strong>,…. Both in the court and in the camp, in whatsoever service he was employed; or “prospered” u, as the word also signifies; for, generally speaking, those that behave wisely succeed well; in this he was a type of Christ, Isa 52:13<\/span>; the reason of it follows,<\/p>\n and the Lord [was] with him<\/strong>; from whom he had his wisdom and success; the Targum is,<\/p>\n “the Word of the Lord was for his help.”<\/p>\n u “prospere admodum res gerebat”, Vatablus; “secundabatur”, Junius Tremellius, Piscator so the Targum and Jarchi.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n 1Sa 18:14 And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD [was] with him.<\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n Ver. 14. And David behaved himself wisely.<\/strong> ] Or, Prospered, as 1Sa 18:5<\/span> , having no more deadly enemies – as was said once of Germanicus – than his own ornaments: neither had his enemies anything to complain of him, more than his greatness.<\/p>\n behaved: or, prospered, 1Sa 18:5 <\/p>\n the Lord: 1Sa 10:7, 1Sa 16:18, Gen 39:2, Gen 39:3, Gen 39:23, Jos 6:27, Mat 1:23, Mat 28:20, Act 18:10 <\/p>\n Reciprocal: 1Sa 3:19 – the Lord 1Sa 22:7 – the son of Jesse 2Sa 7:9 – And I was 1Ki 2:3 – prosper 2Ki 18:7 – And the Lord 1Ch 17:8 – I have been Psa 101:2 – behave Psa 119:98 – through Pro 13:15 – Good Ecc 4:4 – every Dan 6:4 – but 1Jo 3:12 – And<\/p>\n A WISE YOUNG KING<\/p>\n David behaved himself wisely.<\/p>\n 1Sa 18:5; 1Sa 18:14-15<\/p>\n There must be some strong reason for the fourfold repetition of this phrase in so short a space. It is as though the Holy Ghost would lay very distinct stress on the Divine prudence and circumspection which must characterise the man whose life is hid in God. Let us walk with God, abiding in Him, subjecting our thoughts and plans to His, communing about all things with Him, talking over our lives with Him before we go out to live them in the presence of our fellows. Then we too shall have this gracious wisdom, which is more moral than intellectual, the product of the grace of God rather than of human culture.<\/p>\n I. Our life shall commend itself to men.Davids was good in the sight of all the people and, more wonderful still, in the sight of Sauls servants, who might have been jealous. Be sure that a life lived in God disarms jealousy and envy.<\/p>\n II. Our life shall rebuke and awe our foes.Saul stood in awe of him. When traps and snares are laid for us we shall be enabled to thread our way through them all, as Jesus did when they tried to entangle Him in His talk.<\/p>\n III. Our name will be precious (v. 30).People loved to dwell on Davids; it was much set by; they noticed and were impressed with the beauty and nobility of his character. Let us so live that our name also may be precious for the honour of the name of our Lord.<\/p>\n Illustrations<\/p>\n (1) David behaved wisely because the Lord was with him, and the Lord continued to be with and to prosper him because he behaved wisely in all his ways, because he trusted only in God, seeking simply to know and to do His will. With consummate prudence, in true loyalty of soul, he fulfils every mandate of the king, adds to his high repute as a warrior and leader, and augments the good-will and draws forth the commendations of the people, by the fuller manifestation of his inherently devout and kingly spirit.<\/p>\n (2) Davids prudence. (1) Amid the perils of sudden prosperity. The shepherd-youth honoured with the friendship of the prince, the plaudits of the multitude, military command, the prospect of entering the royal familybut he behaved wisely and prospered all the more. Those that climb fast have need of good heads and good hearts. Honour shows the man. He is out of the danger of folly, whom a speedy advancement leaveth wise. (Comp. Joseph and Daniel.) (2) Amid the plots of jealous rivalsSaul, the courtiersbut he avoids the javelin of rage, and foils the cunning of hypocrisy. (3) Amid provocations to wrath, by promises broken, and fresh demands. The brilliant young warrior and poet as prudent as a sage statesmanfor the Lord was with him. <\/p>\n (3) How wise it would have been for Saul to bind the son of Jesse to himself! Nothing could have been easier or more politic. But instead, Saul allowed his mad passion to smoulder always in his heart, sometimes breaking out into more fierce and bitter flame, and always affording an open door for Satan to enter into him. What a variety of methods jealousy will use to rid itself of its rival! Saul first threw the javelin, believing that the act would be imputed to his madness. Then he put David in positions of extreme peril. Next he incited his servants to take Davids life. But all were abortive. David seemed to live a charmed life; and every effort that Saul made against him was but a stepping-stone to a stronger position. Balak may bribe Balaam to curse Israel, but how shall he curse whom God hath not cursed, or defy whom the Lord hath not defied? No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper, and every tongue that shall rise in judgment against thee shalt thou condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord (Isa 54:17).<\/p>\n 1Sa 18:14-15. David behaved himself wisely He headed them in all their expeditions, with a bravery and conduct equally distinguished; greatest in command, but greater in his example. He behaved in such a manner that no exception could be taken at any of his actions. The Lord was with him Made all his undertakings prosperous. Sauls fears, however, increased in proportion as he saw David still behave so well.<\/p>\n And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD [was] with him. 1Sa 18:14 And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways. Wise conduct I. The wisdom of days. The wisdom of David was shown by his conduct in extraordinary prosperity. 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I. <\/strong>The wisdom of days. The wisdom of David was shown by his conduct in extraordinary prosperity. Suddenly David found himself the popular idol; he was set above the king; but his head was not turned.<\/p>\n
II. <\/strong>The wisdom of David was shown by his conduct under sudden and great reverses.<\/p>\n
III. <\/strong>The wisdom of David was shown in his purpose to have the favour of God. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. (Monday Club Sermons.<\/em>)<\/p>\n<\/p>\nFuente: Biblical Illustrator Edited by Joseph S. Exell<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Church Pulpit Commentary<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Joseph Bensons Commentary on the Old and New Testaments<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"