* David’s men wanted to please him.

* He foolishly voiced a desire that he should have kept quiet.

* Leaders need to keep quiet about certain things - this shows prudence.

* But when his men risked their lives to get him what he wanted David wisely refused to drink it. Why?

* Because he didn’t want to give his men an example so others would risk their lives to simply please him.

* This is what a good leader does - he refuses to indulge his own desire in order to protect those who follow him.

* Good leaders recognize their people will:

* 1) Do things “for” them - because they want to please them.

* 2) Do things “like” them - because people naturally follow a strong leader.

* David foolishly voiced his appetite, but then he wisely controlled it at the end.