Absalom, King David’s son, was next in line to the throne, posing a natural threat to his father, the reigning king of Judah. Yet, despite this, David loved Absalom and hoped that one day he would become king. However, rebellion arose within David’s family, ultimately leading to Absalom’s death in battle.

The sin that David committed against God brought many troubles upon his family and his country. God called David to care for God’s people and provided him with everything he needed to do God’s work. But David failed to follow God’s guidance. Similarly, God has called us to care for the world and provided us with everything we need to do God’s work. Like David, we might also fail because of many troubles and challenges in our current societies.

We should remember that the sin of one person (King David) had a profound impact on his family and his country. At the same time, the death of one person on the cross has affected all of God’s creation. God calls us to lift people up, not bring them down. We are the people who follow the way of Jesus Christ. Let us lift up people together. Please come join us this Sunday!

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