Saul’s jealousy drove him to seek David’s life. He offered material gain to his followers if they would support his quest for David’s demise. Jonathan and others who knew of David’s pure, innocent heart refused to be a party to Saul’s ploy.

Lines are drawn over issues of heart motivations. Integrity will succeed and corruption will ultimately fail.

DAILY PRAYER: As David discovered that integrity would preserve him, Lord, we too receive Your grace to stand for what’s right.

DAILY READING: 1 Sam. 20-24