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November 5, 2026 - 1 Samuel 29 & Proverbs 23:21-29
Today’s reading covers 1 Samuel 29 and Proverbs 23:21–29. The reflection follows the Philistine commanders refusing to let David join their battle against Israel, distrusting him despite Achish vouching for his integrity. The discussion notes the painful irony that David has, in fact, been deceiving Achish all along, including lying about his raids, and points to God’s sovereignty in keeping David from having to fight his own people—a reminder of God’s grace at work even through flawed people and their failings.
Proverbs 23:21–29 draws out a few threads: the call to “buy truth and do not sell…
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