I Samuel 27-28:2

I. Don’t allow stressful situations dictate your actions.
-perish = 12:25 swept away, 26:10 perish
a. Evaluating circumstances from a human perspective leads to God-less decisions.
b. God-less decisions often lead to more God-less decisions.
c. Continuing the pattern ends in being the servant of someone other than God.
-bodyguard (28:2) = keeper of my head

II. Be careful to develop discernment.
-Questions to ask for discernment
a. Have you asked the Lord?
b. What is consistent with God’s word?
-John 14:15; Psalm 1:1-3
c. What will glorify God?
-I Cor. 6:20, 10:31, Phil. 1:27
d. What advice do godly people give?
-Prov. 15:22
e. Pray that God will accomplish His purpose in our lives.