From these struggles for the throne certain principles stand out which can be applied to our lives as we seek to rule our own personal, private kingdom of Mansoul. If Jesus is on the throne then self is on the cross. If self is on the throne, Jesus is still on the cross. Apparently it was David's indulgence of Adonijah's every wish. Sin can never be indulged for its appetite is ever increasing.
Sin intends to reign where it remains.
David's influence was on the line. Any indecision, any weakness would have been used by the enemy. The world has to see that Christianity makes a difference. Salt is different from that which it salts. Light is different from darkness.