I
was surprised when Saul, the first king of Israel, was featured in my college abnormal
psychology text book. The way Saul is portrayed in the Bible, it’s
understandable why he could be the subject for discussion in a psychology class
at a state university.
Saul became so jealous of David that he
tried to kill him. Initially Saul employed David to play the harp, which seemed
to calm him when what were identified as evil spirits would take hold of him."
This condition besieged Saul after the Spirit of the Lord departed him following
his arrogant rejection of God's guidelines for his life.
Saul’s
life doesn’t reflect complete failure. He forged together a nation out of
twelve scattered tribes. He set up a state government and commanded an army
that won major battles. He did, however, lose the battle for control over his
weaknesses. Jesus said, "I have come to seek and save the lost," so our
values should be anchored in Christ Jesus, who frees us from sin that besieges
us. Great is God’s mercy!
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