2 Samuel 13:28
"Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant."
Absalom's admonition here some eerily similar to admonitions that God gave to his servants such as Joshua. The difference is that Absalom was acting out of personal hatred while God's command came from love and righteousness.
Amnon sinned gravely. David saw it and did nothing. Absalom bided his time, hate brewing deep inside until he could exact his own revenge.
Here we learn two lessons. One, those in authority must carry out timely justice without partiality. Two, how you go about doing the right thing is just as important as doing the right thing.
What is the right thing in my life that I am afraid of doing in the right way?
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