The Test of Leadership
1 Samuel 24:4–5 (ESV) And the men of David said to him, “Here is the day of which the Lord said to you, ‘Behold, I will give your enemy into your hand, and you shall do to him as it shall seem good to you.’ ” Then David arose and stealthily cut off a corner of Saul’s robe. 5 And afterward, David’s heart struck him, because he had cut off a corner of Saul’s robe. Saul is exposed to David's sword for the first time. He has gone into a cave to relieve himself unknowingly where David's men are hiding out. As soon as they see Saul, David's men offer their well-intentioned advice - take the shot God has given you, kill Saul and assume the throne. What a temptation for David. His life has been destroyed by this man. He has to hide where he's hiding because of Saul's petulant attitude and self-absorbed behaviors. Who wouldn't want to strike back? On top of this, David has the blessing of his followers. Any leader in this situation would be quick to follow thro...