2 Sam. 2-4

David had been anointed king of Judah and Saul’s son Ishbosheth was king of the rest of Israel. Two men thought they would please David by taking Ishbosheth’s life and bringing his head to David. On the contrary, David had them executed because they had murdered an innocent man.

When power struggles happen, innocent people are affected. Christians should commit to peaceful coexistence with those whose political persuasion differs. Otherwise, innocent people will suffer.

Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech. They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it.” [1 Peter 3:8-11]