We are first introduced to Abner as the commander of Saul’s army and his cousin (see 1 Sam. 14:50-51). When David killed Goliath, Abner stood by Saul’s side (see 1 Sam. 17:55). Over time, Abner would have been a witness to David’s conquests and Saul’s growing dislike of David. As a member of Saul’s inner…
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How are we to treat our church leaders? The biblical teaching is clear: we are to honor them. An example is found in 2 Samuel 1. Saul was deficient as a leader of Israel, yet David showed respect for him and for his position, calling him “the Lord’s anointed” (2 Sam. 1:14-16). Honor is an…
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Year after year, it’s the most common New Year’s resolution made by Americans: to get physically fit. Don’t think that fact escapes the notice of entrepreneurs. Physical fitness is a multi-billion dollar business today. Sadly, studies show that 80 percent of all New Year’s resolutions—including all of those efforts to get fit—fail by the second…
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