Psalm 131
David’s Life
• Patient
• Endured persecution
• Not corrupted by wealth or power
• Made mistakes but always repented
Saul and David
| Similarities | Saul | David |
| Chosen by God and began humbly | 1 Samuel 9 | 1 Samuel 16 |
| Anointed by God’s Spirit | 1 Samuel 10 | 1 Samuel 16 |
| Started well | 1 Samuel 11 | 1 Samuel 17 |
| Sinner against God, Punished by God | 1 Samuel 15 & 28 | 2 Samuel 11, 12 & 15 |
Major Differences (Saul vs David)
Saul - Corrupted by Power (1 Sam 22)
David - Remained Uncorrupted (1 Chr 28-29)
Saul - Poor Relationship, Real Relationship (1 Sam 15)
David - False Repentance Real Repentance (1 Samuel 12, 1 Chr 28)
Saul - Died in Disgrace (1 Samuel 31)
David - Finished Well (“A man after God’s heart”)
Wrong Definition – Not Humility
Poor self-image
Low self-esteem
Lack of self-confidence
Being fearful and afraid
Not daring to succeed
(Living a life of failure)
Biblical Definition
Acknowledging that God is the Giver of all things…
…and that your time, talents and treasure belong to God…
…and therefore your life, work and ministry are to be used FOR GOD’S GLORY
A Humble Person Can Be: - For God’s Glory
Gifted and Talented
Confident
Successful
Prosperous
A Strong Leader
Accomplish great things
Like A Weaned Child (v2)
• Is independent yet still relies on his mother
• David (king and mighty warrior) humbly relied on God
• We must humbly rely on God, whether CEO, General, Ruler, Lecturer, Secretary or Student…
Biblical Humility
We acknowledge that everything we have comes from God…
…and is to be used FOR GOD!
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