What You Don't Know Can't Hurt You?
1 Samuel 21
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(v. 7) "That same day one of Saul's servants who was obligated to stay in the LORD's presence was there. His name was Doeg. A foreman or Saul's shepherds, he was from Edom." (v. 10) "That day Davis left. He was still fleeing from Saul when he came to King Achish of Gath." (v. 12) "When David realized what they had said, he was terrified of King Achish of Gath."
My Thoughts
When David was running from Saul, he went to Ahimelech, the priest at Nob. David lied to Ahimelech and did not tell him why he was really there. Unfortunately for them, Doeg, who was a servant of Saul's, was there and saw David. In 1 Samuel 22 Saul had Ahimelech and his family killed for not reporting David to him.
Have you ever heard that saying 'what so-and-so don't know can't hurt him/her?' Well, that's kinda how David played this, thinking that it would be totally fine not to tell Ahimelech. It ended up being that what he didn't know actually killed him.
Maybe if David had told Ahimelech the truth about what was happening, or told him period, Ahimelech and his family may have been able to escape or hide. That saying is not true. Think about it. If you don't know about bacteria in your food, are you safe? No! You're still going to be affected by the bacteria, whether you know about it or not! Though if you knew, you more than likely won't eat it, thereby avoiding the consequences.
This is one reason why lying is such a bad thing. When we lie, we cause a lot of harm. Firstly to God because lies are not of God. Second to ourselves, at the very least spiritually, but it can cause problems later on as well. Thirdly to whoever we lie to. Fourthly if we lie about someone. Can you see why Satan is called the father or lies?
Not telling someone is something totally different. Not giving certain info is not necessarily a bad thing. It definitely can be, but God doesn't require that we tell everything little detail to every single person. There are some instances where you should not hide certain information. Other times, it really doesn't matter. That's something that is honestly common sense for the mos part and the rest, you have to use your wisdom.
Have you ever heard that saying 'what so-and-so don't know can't hurt him/her?' Well, that's kinda how David played this, thinking that it would be totally fine not to tell Ahimelech. It ended up being that what he didn't know actually killed him.
Maybe if David had told Ahimelech the truth about what was happening, or told him period, Ahimelech and his family may have been able to escape or hide. That saying is not true. Think about it. If you don't know about bacteria in your food, are you safe? No! You're still going to be affected by the bacteria, whether you know about it or not! Though if you knew, you more than likely won't eat it, thereby avoiding the consequences.
This is one reason why lying is such a bad thing. When we lie, we cause a lot of harm. Firstly to God because lies are not of God. Second to ourselves, at the very least spiritually, but it can cause problems later on as well. Thirdly to whoever we lie to. Fourthly if we lie about someone. Can you see why Satan is called the father or lies?
Not telling someone is something totally different. Not giving certain info is not necessarily a bad thing. It definitely can be, but God doesn't require that we tell everything little detail to every single person. There are some instances where you should not hide certain information. Other times, it really doesn't matter. That's something that is honestly common sense for the mos part and the rest, you have to use your wisdom.
Prayer Time
Now you talk to God about what you read, and you can even read this chapter of the Bible for yourself before you do.
Let me know your thoughts on this reading as well.
Thank you for taking the time to read, I pray that what you have read blesses and inspires you! Godbless!
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