David so much wants to believe that the worst is over for him. He does not choose to see that Absalom is planning a conspiracy against him. It is difficult to keep a positive faith while not falling for every con job and getting the wool pulled over our eyes. We need to be harmless as doves, but wise as serpents. This world will not treat us right. We need to come into relationships expecting God to work, but also realizing the potential for the devil to work.
LORD, give us discernment.
2 Samuel 14:25-15:12