Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02

oVcrthrowing Modern Goliaths.
!. David In Camp Il Samuel, H.
While the armies stood cycling eacl
DINER for battle the Philistines, having
warrior among them of great
strength, sought to decide the war by
combat between two selected chnnl-
plons. The nation whose champion
was slain was to be subject to tie
other.
l. The champions wv. 4-37). CD
Goliath of the Phiistines wv. AID.
Note his characteristics (a) He was n
giant ". ~. Saul made no attempt
TO meet this giant. Even Jonathan.
VINO lNd distinguished himself at
Michmash Il Sam. l4), seems to have
lacked in courage. (b) He was filed
with conceit. His size, his panoply Of
war and his strength caused him to be-
iieve that no evil could befall him.
(c) He was boastful. Likely his repu-
tatl0n reminded them Of former ex-
perience when Samson, Israel's giant,
wrought such great mischief among
them. (d) He was defiant He openly
dehed the army Of Israel-the people
OF the Most High. (e) He was scosn.
ful. lie treated the lsraeltes with the
utmost contempt.
(2) David the Israelite wv. 1850.
lii the providence Of God, David uas
sent to the camp ut time to hear The
Boosting of this proud and cOntemptl-
Bile Philistine His tl.see eldest broth.
ers were in the army and his father
sent him with some provisions for
them ms well as for the captain. While
talking with his brothers Goliath made
his appearance. The sight of Israals
cowardice and lack of zeal for God
prompted David to offer his service.
He was not blind enthusiast who dts
regarded the use of means, but was
careful to use means, and most partic-
ular as to what they should be. lie
put aside the untried arlnor of Saul,
knowing that Gods will for him was
to use by faith that which he had
thought insignificant.
2. The battle wv. 3S-4S). When Go
Hath beheld David coming up against
him he cursed him by his gods Dagon,
Baal and Astarte, showing that ii was
not merely battle between David and
Goliath, but between the true God and
false gods. David FASTENED to meet
Goliath. A stone from his sling smote
Goliath and he fell to the earth upon
his face. David went forth In the
name of the Lord Of Hosts that all the
earth might know that there was
God in Israel.
3. The victory wv. 1853. Goliath
was killed and the Phllstlne army
routed. This victory is prophecy OF
u greater one when the devil, the de-
tiant enemy of God, shalt be broken
aud his army put to fight.
II. David in Court (is:1.16).
/. Saul jealous of DavlG wv. 1.0).
David went unto battle with Goliath
put Of zeal for God and true religion,
not for personal glory; but 1t turned
out as always, that because he made
God first, God honored him. Him
that honoreth me, VIII honor" Upon
David's return from the pursuit Of the
philstnes he was met by "A triumphal
chorus of women from all the cities Of
Israeli shouting praises unto him for
lls victory over their enemies. This
vas too much for Saul. This was but
he occasion which famed into flame
he passion which fingered in Saul's
BOSOM.
9. Saul tries to kill David wv. 10.
~. This is an example of the awful
ragedy which may result if we harbor
,nyy and jealousy. Saul had prepared
place In his heart for this evil spirit
o dwell. When one gives himself up
o the indulgence Of HIS baser passions
he devil finds Il place in his heart to
well.
8. David's wise conduct wv. 12-16).
because Saul recognized that God had
departed from him and that David
aust increase while he must decrease,
e tried to get rid Of David. He sent
i'm from him and made him captain
yer his army. His envy even assumed
role Of cunning and he offered his
aughter to David as a reward for
ravery In battle. Not that he cared
Or David, but that the Phllisttnes
light kill him instead of doing 1t with
is own hands ". 17). In spite Of all |
his, David acts dlscreetly. He wins {
he favor of the people and is loved :
Y the Lord Despite Saul's intrigues !
avid went from success to success. Z
Ie was going upward while Saul was c
ping downward The issue in both
,ses was the result of personal
loice.