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1 sam 23:19-29 Title of Sermon- Three

Hearts

The heart of  A Ziphite-The Ziphites were descendants of Judah, just like David. They were supposed to be his brothers They were King Saul’s spies and they alerted Saul every time David took refuge in their land. Three things characterize a ZIPHITE. One- A Ziphite betrays his own tribe (they were of the tribe of Judah)The Ziphites were of the tribe of Judah- but when the chips were down- they turned on David and took up with Saul- and were willing to sell out DavidREAD- V 19-20 and our part shall be to deliver him into the king’s hand.Why were they even involved? They had no beef with David- They just wanted the adoration of Saul- They wanted to be a part of his plan and his power to destroy David- No love for TruthProverbs 16:28 A perverse man sows strife, And a whisperer separates the best of friends.This spirit is so prevalent in the world and church today- people love to create problemsTwo- A Ziphite is selfish at the expense of others Selfishness is the heart of the ziphite- Turning on others for their own benefit-  24 So they arose and went to Ziph before Saul.- No care who was hurt- self serving- David is our tribe- but we have much to GAIN from turningNinth Commandment- Exodus 20:16 “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.Three- A ziphite Cares nothing about God or his plansEven tho the ziphites were of Judah- they were not of YHWH- Who turns on David? What had David done? No seeking after God- to see what the heart of God was for the matter- What does it mean to you?Do you have a heart of Ziphite? Do you sow discord and betray your own tribe? Self serving?READ Proverbs 6:16-19 And sows discord among the brethrenThis is a very subtle approach of the Devil to split relationships and churches and familiesPersonally frustrated people either fix their issues or use hatred of others as a diversion to their problems- its easier to destroy others than face the realities of your brokennessThey unify in their disdain for others, form alliances to hide from their sinful heartIf that’s your heart- you need to change- you’re hurting yourself, others and God’s peopleRomans 16:17 Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. These are the people described in  Romans 2:8 but to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness—indignation and wrath,Heart check time- Am I unifier or divider? Do I love and gather or do I hate and disperse? What do I talk about and whom do I talk about? Talk about yourself! Talk about Your Sins! I get it- Families raised this way- hard to break- Infighting, despair, alliances- Not in Church!It’s the spirit of the Ziphite? Why destroy your own tribe? Defend them! (Man with wife in door)

The heart of Saul As if the heart of the Ziphite was enough- the heart of Saul was even WORSE than the Ziphites- The Ziphites are the antagonist in this story- against David- But SAUL says they are of GOD1 Sam 23:21 And Saul said, “Blessed are you of the Lord, for you have compassion on me. 22 Please go and find out for sure, and see the place where his hideout is, and who has seen him there. For I am told he is very crafty.WHAT? How do you go from King of Israel to now looking at others sins and saying “you are blessed of God”- What level of spiritual depravity would you be at to now be praising evil?Wouldn’t it be interesting if we lived in a time where Kings celebrated pride of Sin in streets?Isaiah 5:20  Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!This is not of God! The people of God- even more a King should NEVER celebrate EVIL EVER-Pro 17:15 He who justifies the w...