Jonathan tries to reason with his father and presents a rational argumentfor why he should not kill David. - P38
First, he recalls the many benefits Da-vid has brought to Israel, such as the great victory that resulted from hisduel with Goliath. - P38
Second, and more importantly, he forces his fatherto confront the immorality of taking the life of an innocent man. - P38
Whileit is important to give practical advice to fellow believers when we seethem making bad decisions, we perform the greatest service to themwhen we point them to what is right and pleasing to God. - P38
Sometimes,
it will be difficult and awkward to speak truth into people‘s lives, butif we truly love them, we will tell them what God wants them to hear. - P38
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