2Sa 19:5-7 | MHM | STEP | v. 5-7 : Joab spoke to David very directly and told him that his sadness was hurting the people who had saved his life (2 Samuel 19:5-7 ). He reminded David that Absalom, the son he was crying for, had tried to destroy him and his family. Joab said David was making his loyal soldiers feel unappreciated by mourning for his enemy instead of thanking his friends. Joab urged David to go out and thank his troops, warning that if he did not, everyone might leave him, and he would be left alone. Sometimes, people in authority need to listen to honest criticism, even if it is uncomfortable.

‏ 2 Samuel 19:5-7

v. 5-7: Joab spoke to David very directly and told him that his sadness was hurting the people who had saved his life (2 Samuel 19:5-7 ^a). He reminded David that Absalom, the son he was crying for, had tried to destroy him and his family. Joab said David was making his loyal soldiers feel unappreciated by mourning for his enemy instead of thanking his friends. Joab urged David to go out and thank his troops, warning that if he did not, everyone might leave him, and he would be left alone. Sometimes, people in authority need to listen to honest criticism, even if it is uncomfortable.

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