#soap # 1 Samuel 20 ## Title: Do the Right Thing ## Scripture: (1 Samuel 20:9) Jonathan said, “Far be it from you to suggest this! If I were at all aware that my father had decided to harm you, wouldn’t I tell you about it?” (NET) ## Observation: In the time of kings, it was not wise to stand against one. A king had complete power. Your hope was to live during the time of a good king. Anyone living close to Saul who also had power was in danger because he was an insecure king. It would have been understandable if Jonathan kept his mouth shut at David’s plight. However, Jonathan knew his father’s plan would be wrong and was ready to stand up for David. Standing up and going against the flow can be very difficult. It is easy to just “go along.” However, God has called us to be brave. We must always stand up for what is right. The only thing needed for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing. ## Application: Stand up for what is right. However, be careful. Don’t fight every battle. Make sure you fight the right ones. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for giving us the strength to stand.