Zidane survived a thousand pressure moments. One insult in minute 110 ended his career. David passed the cave test — then nearly massacred a household over four words: "Who is David?"

What changed? The man who confirmed his identity had just died.

From 1 Samuel 25: how Abigail's interruption stopped a king from becoming a murderer — and why the people you let speak into your life determine whether you finish well.