2 Sam. 3 [The Message]

David was the ultimate example of honorable leadership (until Christ). Even at the death of Abner, King Saul’s military general, David displayed honorable conduct by his respect of Abner’s life and position by his grieving at Abner’s funeral.

Funerals are a valuable window in the lives of people where leaders can show respect and compassion for the life of a saint. We are about people … their lives, their families, their memory … and when they pass away we can put focus on the important things in life … what they did for God, their deeds of compassion, their stand for Christian values.

When leaders attend significant spiritual events, they are putting their stamp of approval upon that event’s focus.