1 Samuel 29:6-7
"Then Achish called David, and said unto him, Surely, as the LORD liveth, thou hast been upright, and thy going out and thy coming in with me in the host is good in my sight: for I have not found evil in thee since the day of thy coming unto me unto this day: nevertheless the lords favour thee not. Wherefore now return, and go in peace, that thou displease not the lords of the Philistines."
Virtue is its own reward. However, every action has consequences, good or bad. David's upright behavior gained him the favor of kings. Just imagine if David had been out of favor with Achish. The malicious whisperings of the Philistines who disliked David would not have fallen on deaf ears.
But instead, because of David's uprightness he is sent away in peace, not pieces. As Christians we are to love at all times. Always love, all the time. There are instances where a loving action (such at discipline) may not appear loving, but God sees the heart. We obey because we love Him, but His blessing for obedience is a strong motivation.
Who are those around me that I can show love to today? Not to gain favor, but to be a reflection of the God who loves them.
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