Truly there is much about David to love. I do. REally, really look forward to meeting him. But rather than go into a lot of reasons why, I guess I would say that the balance on the emphasis of why we love David has changed over time, and he now might be an excuse to hide behind, and a smoke screen to use for those who catch on.
Looking deeply at the exact details of his life, as they played out, however, like I said, obviously Samuel wanted someone to see clearly what power and money and available sex can do to even someone like David. This is easier for me to accept than John Hagee ending a prayer on national TV, a preacher I love and respect and truly go along wiht every word the man says, except that he was praying and threw in "...my Lord David and ...Jesus Christ." The meaning was clear. Somehow in John's eyes they are almost one in the same. For me to say that, well, I just couldn't and I wouldn't, and I wonder why this is happening? Can you see a reason?
The Apostle John, sure. I find it hard separating John and Jesus sometimes, they were so close in nature apparently. But DAVID?
I am just wondering if David is not being brought up to cover sin in the church as much as he is brought up. We can all say--Hey! Look at David, and God loved DAVID!!!
Is there any possibility of this? It seems way out of balance over the last 20 years. Of courese this is clearly religious social studies conversation, but I find it interesting. |
