Taking For Granted

Many times we think anything we do will be forgiven by our parents and that in some way laws don’t apply in our case. It is logical that when we do something good, our consequence is going to be positive and equivalent to our action. “And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah be too hard for me: the LORD shall reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness.” (3-39) By doing good you will receive a positive effect and by doing evil you will have to face the consequences of your actions.

By following God’s laws the children of Israel under David’s might were able to get out of the hands of the Philistines. “Now then do it: for the LORD hath spoken of David, saying, By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.” (3-18) By becoming king, David brought wealth to the children of Israel. His belief in God made him one of his lord’s allies and so he became a rich and powerful person. “Wherefore thou art great, O LORD God: for there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.” (7-22) The punishment King David receives for having a son with his dead friend’s wife is the same as other people would receive. Because of this we are able to conclude that each action will receive an individual effect and God has power over each and every human being who he will judge based on the choices and actions he makes as a supreme power.