1Sa 24:6 | MHM | STEP | v. 6-7 : David spoke to his men and refused to harm Saul, saying, “The Lord forbid that I should do this thing to my master, the Lord ’s anointed” (1 Samuel 24:6 ). He remembered that Saul was still God’s chosen king and his master. David would not let his men attack Saul either. He chose to return good for evil, just as Jesus taught us to overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21 ).

‏ 1 Samuel 24:6

v. 6-7: David spoke to his men and refused to harm Saul, saying, “The Lord forbid that I should do this thing to my master, the Lord’s anointed” (1 Samuel 24:6 ^a). He remembered that Saul was still God’s chosen king and his master. David would not let his men attack Saul either. He chose to return good for evil, just as Jesus taught us to overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21 ^b).