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hillsbororiver:

--- Quote from: ciy on August 25, 2007, 02:57:43 PM ---Joe,

Hi CIY,

It is amazing how in 2 Samuel it is God that causes David to number the people and in 1 Chronicles it is satan that provoked David to number the people.

Yes it is, but it reminds me of God allowing Job to be tempted and tormented by Satan, only David does seem to succumb a bit more. ;)  Satan does what God allows him to do, ultimately it is all under His (God's) control. I think David's passion coupled with his impatience led to many of his failings, I can sure relate to that!

I think this is also a statement about not trusting the Lord, but trusting in the arm of the flesh.  We must see it with our own eyes instead of just living by faith.

You nailed it, don't we see that every day not only in the churches with the alter calls and the 20 second word recital/saved prayers but also when we ourselves fail? When we take our eyes off of Christ and look to our own reasonings and feelings?

One other thing that seems to me to be in here.  When God is putting someone through a trial (David) it will also be a trial that affect others (the people of Israel)

Good one CIY, yes and we are accountable for both our lack of faith/action and for being a stumbling block to others around us.

This is milk and it is strong meat.  God's Word is awesome.

Amen to that!

CIY

His Peace to you,

Joe

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