I Samuel 22:6-23

I. The self-centered live a short-sighted existence.
-characteristics of the self-centered
1. They are consumed with their own wants and comforts.
2. They see people as means to an end instead of God's image-bearers.
3. They overestimate their importance.
4. They treat others unjustly.
-John 13:34, Phil 2:3, Micah 6:8

II. The enemies of God ultimately fulfill God's word.
-I Samuel 2:31-35
-Acts 2:23, 4:27-28

III. There is safety in the presence of God's anointed.
-Three contrasts between Saul and David
1. Saul looks "secure" sitting out in the open, but he is ultimately insecure. David seems insecure in the cave, but is ultimately secure in God's will.
2. Saul had the priests kill, feeling no remorse. David didn't kill the priests, but felt sorrow and responsible for their deaths.
3. Saul summons Ahimelech and "all his household" having them killed. David's parents and "all his household" came to him and he sought their safety.
-Col. 3:3-4

Three reminders:
1. Our lives are not our lives, don't focus on the temporal to the neglect of the eternal.
2. Don't be discouraged by the enemies of God, for even they end up fulfilling God's word.
3. Be encouraged becuase our safety is in the arms of God's anointed (Messiah).