Scripture - 30:22 - 25
... all the evil men and troublemakers among Davids followers said, "Because they did not go out with us, we will not share with them the plunder we recovered. However each man may take his wife and children and go.'
David replied "No my brothers, you must not do that with what the LORD has given us. He has protected us and handed over to us the forces that came against us. Who will listen to what you say? The share of the man who stayed with the supplies is to be the same as that of him who went down to the battle. All will share alike."
David made this statute and ordinance for Israel from that day to this.
Observation -
The issue was based on a failure to see the contribution of all the men in David's camp, it would have been hard for those who stayed behind not to be able to fight on behalf of their wives and children that had been taken away.
Holding back the plunder shows greed and other motives in why they may have joined up.
Application -
Sometimes ew can be so caught up in our roles that we fail to see the support others have given to our being able to fulfill them. Ensuing arrogance and/or resentment can tear apart Christian Communities.
Prayer - LORD, open my eyes to see how others contribute, to allow them due reward. And grace to forgive those who withhold from me. Amen.
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