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Sermon - Jeff Raines - The Power of a Beautiful Life [1 Samuel 25]
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Are we pursuing what is good, beautiful, and true in our lives?
In 1 Samuel 25, we see Nabal, an independent, self-made and self-interested man reject a request for generosity, insulting David. David doesn’t take it well and is ready for violence. Nabal brings out the worst in David.
But Nabal’s wife Abigail intervenes, showing us that beautiful living calls us back to God. Abigail sends gifts and offers humility and grace. She recognizes David’s authority and brings down the temperature, de-escalating the situation
How can WE live more beautiful lives?
- Identify our Nabals (what draws out coarseness, hatred, anger in our lives?)
- Seek out Abigails (spend time with those who remind us of God’s beauty, goodness, and truth)
- Live like Jesus (keep studying Jesus’ life, reflecting Jesus’ love)
Beautiful living is God-centered and other-focused. Let’s live more beautiful, Jesus-shaped lives.