The National tribune., 1896-09-03


Idumeans Tho word heather here means
nations David stood in an attitude OF COM
mand and respect among the neighborlng
nations David made Philistia, Moab, Syris.
Edom, etc, tributary to him. he had gotten
affairs so solidly established that he had reason
to say "Shall serve me-" V. A.
10. Shall serve me. Y. A. See Ps., Is: 43
Shall obey me, be subject to me, pay tribute to
me- not rise up against me nor interrupt my
national advancement.
II. Submit. v. 45 See Ps. 10: A. The
meaning is they yielded feigned obedience
They saw how strong he was, how at his mercy
they were, how useless it would be to contend
against him, and SO out Of mere policy pre-
tended to become loyal to him, apparently SUBJ
mitted to his government. David was con-
scious that there was much emptiness in their
fattery, but his knowledge of this fact served
him well. put him on guard, caused him TO
look out for them, not to trust them too lar:
Wonderful stories of David's triumphs spread
among the neighboring nations, and rather
than wait for subsection by force, loss OF prop.
erty and life they put on the appearance OF
complete loyalty to David. Deu., 80: %.
12. Strangers shall fade away. V. 46. See
Ps., 1915. The nations enemous to David
would lose power, decrease in number lose
courage, wilt, witber, fall away like cut flowers,
leaves plants or grass.
ID. Close places. Y. 46. Sec Ps.. IS :45.
walled towns, caverns, etc.
IA. Afraid. V. as. See Ps. 49, 45. The
meaning is they shall tremble. They lose con-
fidence as to their safety aud voluntarily seek
friendship with David.
Suggestions.
/. We notice the humble spirit Of David.
He attributes all his strength and victories to
Gods help. v. 40. He talks rs though God
did it all.
sr = - to Nanfa
BILE to God. Much prayer is offered to him
without avail. V. 42. The Lord does not an
swer the petitions of men who urge Him to
help them in doing wrong. See st. Matt, z:
90, go.
3. Hypocrisy is contemplate. A seeming
loyalty with suppressed hatred is desp!cabie.
v. DO. Be true men and women. To feign to
be Christian while the heart is worldly; to
act as though true to Christ while you. feel no
interest in him; to put on cloak of religion
when at heart you enemy to God and
Christ; to seek association with Christians
only because that seems the best way to promi-
nence, is great sin, but not SO great but that
many (too many even if but one) are to be sus-
pected of it, When David's Kingdom became
80 powerful, was such success it was desira-
BILE to share its grandeur and wealth. SO when
Christianity is fashionable there needs to be
great discrimination as to our real motives for
becoming members of the Church. !.
a. We sold ers of Christ. There are enc
mics to face. If God helped in literal warfare,
we can depend on help in spiritual contests.
2 SAM, 22:47-51.
Data.
We have in addition to SAM. % 47-51,
Psalm, 10: 1850.
Time and Place.
B. C. 101S. Jerusalem.
Subject.
These verses express David's thanksgiving
for all his blessings. We notice he recognizes
God az the Author of all his success. All along
he attributes his strength, ETC., to God God
lives. God is the Rock on which we formed
our salvation. God avengeth our enemies.
| God delivers his people from the attacks of the
evil. God is Tower. He is merciful. He
regards not David alone, but all who are seek
ing to be holy.
Gratitude.
DIR. o. H. Warren said Thanksgiving is
| the flower Of gratitude which has its roots in
| love-" Leasing wrote: "A single grateful
thought toward Heaven is the most effective
prayer" Thanksgiving would be duty even
| if we had always been and are now holy much
more so after we have offended God so greatly.
yet, o be sure, the best of all Thanksgiving
Is that that makes the life one sweet Thanksliy-
| ing"