- I am not too sure if Saul truly repentant but I am reminded of David's case having some similarities. See 2 Samuel 12:13-20 for comparison. There are as many points for consideration in both passages, but I am specifically making a comparison between Saul and David's respond to repentance:Similarities1. Both admitted to sinning2. Both suffered consequences ( Saul was rejected as King and David's son died)3. Both challenged the consequences of their sins ( Saul's repeated attempts to kill David. David protested against the dying of his son by fasting.)Differences1. David did not ask for forgiveness ( 2 Samuel 13) but Saul did (1 Samuel 15: 25)
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Puzzle#3 Saul vs David - True Repentance
Commenting on 1 Sam 15:4-25 Saul's confession, a member said ...
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2 Sam 12:13 recorded David admitted his sin against God and immediately recorded God's forgiveness through Nahtan (The Lord has put away you sin; death will not come on you).
We have to refer to Ps 51 and Ps 32 to understand David's true repentance.
David understood the love of God well and tried to plead for his son's life. But when he understood God's will he got back and go on with life.
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Saul can be an example of “Regret” based on what I shared earlier.
...Regret = feeling sorry for a decision made that hurt self
...Remorse = feeling sorry for a decision made that hurt others
...Repent = feeling sorry for a decision made that hurt God
Judas is an example of “Remorse” ...he was sorry for decision he made that hurt others (his leader) – see Matt 27:3.
The Prodigal son, an example of “Repent” – see Luke 15:21.
Joseph, example of one with contrite (repentant) heart – see Gen 39:9.
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