Let us not be corrupted !

Saturday March 19, 2022

Let us not be corrupted !

1 Samuel 21:2 – David answered Ahimelech the priest : “The king commanded me, and said to me : Let no one know of the matter for which I sent you and the command that I gave you. given. I've made a date with my people."

Despite what we said yesterday about David, this passage is a very dark story. David flees King Saul who wants to kill him. David lies to the priest for food and he gives him showbread. As Jesus will say, only the priests could eat these showbread, in a holy place, when they were removed and replaced by others on the Sabbath day (Matthew 12.3 and 4 – Leviticus 24.5 to 9).

Until recently, since Jesus "justified" this gesture, I thought it was a good thing, but in view of the consequences (85 men wearing the ephod murdered and the city of Nob put to the sword – 1 Samuel 22.16 to 19), I meditated on this passage and here is my reflection.

Ahimelech could not give these loaves to David even though he had affection for him. By doing so, he was transgressing the Law of God and if we read verse 1 of our chapter, we realize that he was afraid. Fear is always a very bad advisor. David deceived him and he allowed himself to be corrupted.

My beloved ones, never agree to bribe yourself for someone, even if he has the “royal anointing”. Do not be deceived by affection or fear. David suffered no consequences for his act even if he will take responsibility for it (1 Samuel 22.22). I know, it's hard to understand why, but that's the way it is.

Whatever his anointing, a man of God remains a man and he can “slip”. In his skid, he can lead many people who had blind faith in him. I'm not saying that you have to live in constant suspicion, but in "the day before" certainly yes. If you “exaggerate” a ministry, you endanger it and you endanger yourself, for the Lord will not give His glory to anyone (Isaiah 42:8).

In truth, the only one worthy of our absolute trust is the Lord Himself. We can be grateful for the men whom God raises up and benefit from what He has given them, but let us never forget who the Author of the source of blessings is and let ourselves be challenged by this small voice which says to us : "Be careful" !

My brothers and sisters in service, be careful not to be idolized ! Do not draw people to you but to the Lord. Step aside before His Majesty. Make John the Baptist's "prayer" your own : "He must increase, and I must decrease" (John 3:30).

Good reflection.

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