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<h2 class="kaiti w3-center hero-topic w3-padding-large shadow-box w3-wide"><strong>大衛是偉大的國王，是糟糕的爸爸？</strong> <br><br>大衛王是個好父親嗎？我們可以從大衛身上學到什麼？</h2><br>
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<img src="https://gloryw.org/imgvid/David Chen/K.David/King David.png" width="50%" height="50%" alt="King David"/><p class="w3-center">大衛王(King David)(西元前約1040?—970?)</p></div>
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大衛王(King David)是古代以色列的偉大的國王，也是猶太教、基督教和伊斯蘭教的重要人物。他是以色列的第二位國王，是聖經中最受尊敬和標誌性的人物之一。<br>他一生中擔任過許多不同的職位及角色。他是掃羅王的牧羊人、拿兵器的人和彈奏豎琴的人、士兵、王、耶和華的先知、丈夫和父親。<br>
雖然他的每個角色都有其獨特的挑戰，但對他來說，沒有什麼比成為父親更具挑戰性了。<br>
他是許多孩子的父親，其中一些孩子給他帶來了很多麻煩和悲傷。作為父親，大衛有一些優點和缺點，我們可以從中學習。<br>根據聖經和一些經典記載，以下是關於大衛王作為父親的5件好事和5件壞事，作為父親的可以從大衛王那裡學到的一些教訓。</div></div></div>
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<li>他深深地、真誠地愛著他的孩子: <br>他為死去的兒子們哀悼，即使他們反抗他或犯下滔天罪行（撒母耳記下 2 Samuel 12:15-23； 2 Samuel 18:33； 2 Samuel 19:1-8）。</li>
<li>他教導他的孩子們上帝的道路以及遵守他的命令的重要性: <br>他寫了許多詩篇，表達了他對上帝的忠誠和遵循上帝旨意的願望。他也指示他的兒子所羅門(Solomon)遵守上帝的律法並行走在他的道路上（歷代志上 1 Chronicles 28:9-10；1 Chronicles 29:19）。</li>
<li>他祝福他的孩子並為他們祈禱: <br>他託付他的兒子所羅門建造耶和華的聖殿，並為他提供了豐富的資源和支持。他也祈求耶和華賜給他智慧和聰明（歷代志上 1 Chronicles 22:6-16；1 Chronicles 29:10-25）。</li>
<li>當他的孩子們悔改並尋求他的饒恕時，他就寬恕了他們: <br>他對圖謀篡位兒子押沙龍(Absalom)表示憐憫，並在他自卑後寬恕了（撒母耳記下 2 Samuel 14:1-33）。</li>
<li>他承認自己的錯誤並接受後果: <br>他向拔示巴承認了自己的罪，並接受了先知拿單的斥責。當他因對以色列進行人口調查而犯罪時，他也接受了神的管教（撒母耳記下 2 Samuel 12:1-25；2 Samuel 24:1-25）。</li></ol>
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<h3 class="w3-center w3-text-deep-orange w3-wide kaiti">作為一個父親，大衛王他沒做好的事：</h3>
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<li>當孩子們犯罪時，他未能約束和管教他們: <br>他(David)沒有面對或懲罰他的兒子暗嫩(Amnon)，他強姦了他同父異母的妹妹他瑪(Tamar)，這導致他被他的兄弟押沙龍(Absalom)謀殺。（撒母耳記下 2 Samuel 13:1-39），他也沒有糾正或斥責(Rebuke, NASB)他的兒子亞多尼雅(Adonijah, 撒母耳記下 2 Samuel 3:4)，因為他篡奪王位（列王記上 1 Kings 1:5-10）。請參考上圖英文 ：大衛家庭的成員及關係。</li>
<li>他忽視了他的孩子，沒有給予他們足夠的關注或指導: <br>他有很多妻妾，生了很多孩子(撒母耳記下 2 Samuel 3:2-5)，但他沒有花足夠的時間陪伴他們，也沒有給他們適當的照顧和教育。他也溺愛他的一些孩子，尤其是押沙龍(撒母耳記下 2 Samuel 14:25-27)，這引起他背叛他的父親圖謀篡位（撒母耳記下 2 Samuel 15:1-12 ）。</li>
<li>他通姦和謀殺，為他的孩子樹立了壞榜樣: <br>他對他忠誠的士兵之一烏利亞的妻子拔示巴產生了慾望，並與她發生了關係。然後他安排烏利亞在戰鬥中被殺以掩蓋他的罪行。這給他和他的家人帶來了很大的麻煩，因為上帝對他的家宣告了審判（撒母耳記下 2 Samuel 11:1-27； 2 Samuel 12:10-12）。</li>
<li>他讓自己的孩子面臨危險和暴力: <br>他讓他們參與他的戰爭和戰鬥，這使他們面臨受傷或死亡的風險。他也允許他們目睹或參與殘忍和復仇的行為，例如當他下令處決掃羅的後裔時，或當他指示所羅門殺死他的敵人時（撒母耳記下 2 Samuel 21:1-14； 列王記上 1 Kings 2:1-9） ）。</li>
<li>他沒有履行為上帝他建造聖殿的諾言，而是把任務留給了他的兒子所羅門（撒母耳記下 2 Samuel 7; 歷代志 上17）。</li>
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<h3 class="w3-center w3-text-deep-orange w3-wide kaiti">我們可以從大衛王身上學到什麼？</h3>
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<li>相信神的應許和時機: <br>大衛在年輕的牧羊人時就被撒母耳膏立為王，但他要等很多年才登上王位。他面臨許多危險和困難，包括掃羅（掃羅 Saul）試圖殺死他，以及其他反對他的敵人。他也必須面對自己的弱點和失敗。但經歷這一切，他從未放棄神對他一生的應許和計劃。他相信上帝會實現他的諾言，並在他的時代立他為王（撒母耳記上 1 Samuel 16:1-13；撒母耳記下 2 Samuel 5:1-5）。
</li><li>尋求上帝的指引和方向: <br>大衛是合神心意的人，喜愛敬拜讚美神。他在做出重要決定或採取行動之前也會諮詢上帝。他向上帝尋求建議和指導，並遵循上帝的指示。他承認上帝是祂力量和智慧的源泉，祂所做的一切都需要上帝的幫助和指引（撒母耳記上 1 Samuel 23:1-14；撒母耳記下 2 Samuel 2:1；詩篇 Psalms 25:4-5）。
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<div class="w3-threequarter w3-padding">認罪悔改並尋求寬恕: <br>大衛並不是一個完美的人。他犯了一些嚴重的罪，令上帝不悅並傷害了他人。他與拔示巴通姦，並安排殺害她的丈夫烏利亞。他也因對以色列進行人口普查而犯了罪，這給這片土地帶來了瘟疫。但當他面對先知拿單或他自己的良心時，他承認了自己的罪行並悔改了。他祈求上帝的寬恕和憐憫，並接受自己行為的後果。祂也試圖與那些被祂冤枉或得罪的人彌補（撒母耳記下2 Samuel 12:1-25； 2 Samuel 24:1-25；詩篇 Psalms 51）。</div></div></li>
<li>對他人表現出友善和慷慨: <br>大衛是一個仁慈而慷慨的人，他對那些有需要或苦難的人表現出同情和憐憫。儘管掃羅試圖殺死他，但他兩度饒了掃羅的性命。他也履行了與掃羅兒子約拿單所立的約，照顧他殘疾的兒子米非波設。他在王宮給了他一個位置，並將祖父掃羅的土地還給他。他也向基列雅比人表示仁慈，他們在掃羅和他的兒子被非利士人殺害後埋葬了他們（撒母耳記上 1 Samuel 24:1-22 ；1 Samuel 26:1-25；撒母耳記下 2 Samuel 9:1-13；2 Samuel 21：12-14）。
</li><li>以勇氣和信念面對挑戰和困難: <br>大衛是一個勇敢而忠誠的人，他對上帝充滿信心和信任，面對生活中的許多挑戰和困難。他用投石器和石頭與反抗以色列軍隊的巨人歌利亞作戰。他也與許多威脅他生命或王國的敵人作戰，例如非利士人、亞瑪力人、摩押人、亞捫人、敘利亞人，甚至他自己的兒子押沙龍。他依靠神的力量和保護，並因他的勝利而將榮耀歸給神（撒母耳記上 1 Samuel 17:1-58；撒母耳記下 2 Samuel 8:1-18；2 Samuel 22:1-51）。</li>
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<li>相信神的應許和時機: <br>神對我們每個人都有一個計劃和目的，並且祂在祂的話語中給了我們祂的應許。我們可能不會立即看到祂的應許實現，或者一路上我們可能會遇到障礙和困難。但我們不應該失去希望或放棄神的應許。我們應該相信他是信實的，並且他會按照他所說的那樣，在他完美的時間和方式裡做到。我們也應該耐心等待祂的時間，而不是試圖衝在祂前面或把事情掌握在我們自己的手中（希伯來書 Hebrews 10:23；Hebrews 11:1；羅馬書 Romans 4:18-21）。
</li><li>尋求上帝的指引和方向: <br>上帝是我們的創造者和我們的父親，祂知道什麼對我們最好。祂對我們每個人都有一個計劃和目的，祂想按照祂的旨意引導我們。我們所做的一切都應該先尋求他，並向他祈求智慧和悟性。我們也應該聆聽祂的聲音並遵循祂的指示。我們應該承認祂是我們力量和智慧的源泉，我們所做的一切都需要祂的幫助和指導（箴言 Proverbs 3:5-6；雅各書 James 1:5；詩篇 Psalms 32:8）。
</li><li>認罪悔改並尋求寬恕: <br>我們都是罪人，都虧缺了神的榮耀。我們都會犯錯，都會做一些令上帝不悅、傷害他人的事情。但上帝是慈愛和憐憫的，祂透過祂的兒子耶穌基督為我們的罪死在十字架上，為我們提供寬恕和關係的恢復。當我們犯罪時，我們應該向神認罪並悔改。我們應該請求上帝的寬恕和憐憫，並接受我們行為的後果。我們也應該努力與那些被我們冤枉或得罪的人彌補，並尋求他們的寬恕（約翰一書 1 John 1:9；使徒行傳 Acts 3:19；馬太福音 Matthew 5:23-24）。
</li><li>對他人表現出友善和慷慨: <br>上帝對我們仁慈而慷慨，祂給了我們所需的一切。祂也命令我們盡心、盡性、盡意、盡力愛他，並愛人如己。我們應該對他人表現出仁慈和慷慨，特別是對那些有需要或不幸的人。我們應該饒恕他們，尊重他們的尊嚴，滿足他們的需要，恢復他們的權利，並向他們表示同情和憐憫。我們也應該寬恕那些冤枉我們或冒犯我們的人，就像神寬恕了我們一樣（以弗所書 Ephesians 4:32；路加福音 Luke 6:27-36；馬太福音 Matthew 25:31-46）。
</li><li>以勇氣和信念面對挑戰和困難: <br>我們生活在一個墮落的世界，我們的生活面臨許多挑戰和困難。我們可能會面臨反對我們或威脅我們的敵人，或我們無法控製或理解的情況。但我們不應該害怕或灰心，因為上帝與我們同在並支持我們。祂是我們的避難所和力量，我們在困境中的幫助，我們的盾牌和捍衛者，我們的拯救者和勝利者。我們應該依靠祂的能力和保護，並因我們的勝利而將榮耀歸給祂（約書亞記 Joshua 1:9；詩篇 Psalms 46:1-3；羅馬書 Romans 8:31-39）。</li>
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<h3 class="w3-center w3-text-deep-orange w3-wide kaiti ">讓我們一起祈禱告：</h3>天父，我們感謝您賜給大衛王的例子，讓我們從他的成功和失敗、他的優點和缺點、他的歡樂和悲傷中學習。<br>求您幫助我們將這些教訓應用到我們自己的生活中，以便我們可以增進與您和他人的關係。<br>幫助我們相信您的應許和時間，知道祢是信實的，祢對我們每個人都有一個特殊的計劃。<br>幫助我們尋求您的指導和方向，承認您是我們智慧和力量的來源。<br>幫助我們悔改並尋求寬恕，向您和我們所傷害的人承認我們的罪和過犯。<br>幫助我們向他人表現出仁慈和慷慨，像祢愛我們一樣愛他們。<br>依靠您的力量和保護，幫助我們以勇氣和信心面對挑戰和困難。<br>我們讚美祢的恩典、祢的慈愛和憐憫、祢的能力和榮耀。<br>奉救主耶穌基督的名禱告祈求。阿們。</div>
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<li>大衛王生平和時代的主要資料來源是《撒母耳記 》，涵蓋撒母耳記上第 16 至 31 章和撒母耳記下第 1 至 24 章。</li>
<li>《歷代志上 1 Chronicles 》、《列王記上 1 Kings 》。</li>
<li><a href="https://ibtministries.org/pagevw.php?pgid=KingDavidasaFather.htm"> King David as a Father by International Bible Teaching Ministries </a></li>
<li><a href="https://bcsmn.edu/king-david-a-permissive-father/">King David: A Permissive Father by Bethlehem College and Seminary </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.chabad.org/theJewishWoman/article_cdo/aid/280331/jewish/Nit…, Mother of David - The bold voice of silence by Chana Weisberg </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.growingfathers.com/20201124-david-great-king-lousy-dad/">Da… Great King Lousy Dad by Growing Fathers , Growing Fathers</a></li>
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<h3 class="w3-center w3-text-deep-orange w3-wide kaiti">大衛王被稱為“合神心意的人”，但即使是他也做出了幾個養育孩子的決定，這些決定帶來了災難性的後果？</h3><hr>
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Good Parents:
Abraham and Sarah
Elkanah and Hannah
Joseph and Mary
Timothy's Mother (Eunice) and Grandmother (Lois)
Moses' Parents (Amram and Jochebed)
Bad Parents:
Eli
Ahab and Jezebel
David
Manasseh
Lot
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"Ahab and Jezebel" were a bad example as parents in Bible. Follow the format below can you:
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- Discuss the historical and cultural context to give readers a better understanding.
- Break down the parenting methods displayed in the chosen passage.
- Compare and contrast these methods with modern parenting techniques.
- Quote significant verses from the Chinese Union Version and NASB.
- Offer a detailed interpretation of these verses and how they apply to parenting principles.
- Extract practical lessons that modern parents can apply in their lives.
- Discuss how these biblical principles are timeless and relevant.
- Acknowledge the difficulties modern parents face that may not have been present in biblical times.
- Offer encouragement and advice on how to overcome these challenges using biblical wisdom.
- End with a reflective summary of the key points.
- Provide a prayer that parents can use to seek wisdom and guidance in their parenting journey.
- Provide Prayer guides
- Provide three questions for reflection to encourage comments and engagement.
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The Bible is full of stories that can teach us valuable lessons about parenting. Some parents in the Bible were faithful, loving, and obedient to God, while others were wicked, selfish, and rebellious. Here are five examples of good and bad parents in the Bible, and the reasons why they are considered as such. I also added the source from which chapter(s) of the book they are mentioned.</p>
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Good parents:</p>
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- Hannah: She was a woman of prayer and faith who dedicated her son Samuel to the Lord's service. She trusted God to fulfill His promise of giving her a child, and she willingly surrendered him to God's will. (1 Samuel 1-2)</p>
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- Joseph: He was the earthly father of Jesus who accepted Mary as his wife even though she was pregnant by the Holy Spirit. He obeyed God's commands and protected his family from danger. He raised Jesus with love and care. (Matthew 1-2; Luke 1-2)</p>
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- Abraham: He was the father of Isaac who believed God's promise of making him a great nation. He obeyed God even when he was asked to sacrifice his son, showing his faith and devotion. He also taught Isaac to worship God. (Genesis 12-22)</p>
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- Eunice: She was the mother of Timothy who passed on her sincere faith to her son. She taught him the Scriptures from childhood and encouraged him to follow God's calling. She also supported his ministry with Paul. (2 Timothy 1:5; 3:14-15; Acts 16:1-3)</p>
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- Lois: She was the grandmother of Timothy who also had a sincere faith in God. She influenced her daughter Eunice and her grandson Timothy to love and serve God. She was a godly example for her family. (2 Timothy 1:5)</p>
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Bad parents:</p>
<p class="pd">
- Eli: He was the priest who raised Samuel in the temple, but he failed to discipline his own sons, Hophni and Phinehas, who were wicked and corrupt. He did not restrain them from sinning against God and the people. He also honored his sons more than God. As a result, God judged him and his family. (1 Samuel 2-4)</p>
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- David: He was a man after God's own heart, but he was a poor father to his children. He committed adultery with Bathsheba and murdered her husband Uriah. He did not confront his son Amnon for raping his daughter Tamar. He did not discipline his son Absalom for killing Amnon and rebelling against him. He also favored his son Solomon over his other sons. His family suffered from violence, division, and rebellion. (2 Samuel 11-19; 1 Kings 1-2)</p>
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- Ahab: He was the king of Israel who did more evil than any king before him. He married Jezebel, a wicked idolatrous woman who influenced him to worship Baal and Asherah. He led the people astray from God and provoked His anger. He also did not protect his son Ahaziah from Jezebel's evil schemes. His dynasty was wiped out by God's judgment. (1 Kings 16:29-22:40; 2 Kings 9-10)</p>
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- Athaliah: She was the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel who became the queen of Judah after her son Ahaziah died. She was an evil woman who killed all her grandchildren except one, Joash, who was hidden by his aunt Jehosheba. She tried to destroy the royal line of David and establish Baal worship in Judah. She was eventually killed by the people who crowned Joash as king. (2 Kings 11; 2 Chronicles 22-23)</p>
<p class="pd">
- Manasseh: He was the son of Hezekiah who became the king of Judah at the age of twelve. He reversed all the reforms that his father had done and led the people back to idolatry and wickedness. He built altars for Baal and Asherah, worshiped the stars, practiced sorcery and witchcraft, sacrificed his own son to Molech, and shed innocent blood. He also refused to listen to God's warnings and repent of his sins. He was captured by the Assyrians and died in exile. (2 Kings 21; 2 Chronicles 33)</p>
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Can you explain the lessons we can learn from King David as a parent in Bible? List 5 good and 5 bad things. And the reasons of them. Add the source from which Chapter(s) of the Book.
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King David was one of the most revered and iconic figures of faith in the Bible, but he was also a flawed and complex human being. As a parent, he showed some traits that are worthy of imitation, but he also demonstrated serious flaws that we would do well to avoid. Here are some of the lessons we can learn from King David as a parent, based on the biblical accounts and some classic texts.</p>
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Good things:</p>
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- He loved his children deeply and sincerely. He mourned for his sons who died, even when they rebelled against him or committed heinous crimes (2 Samuel 12:15-23; 18:33; 19:1-8).</p>
<p class="pd">
- He taught his children the ways of God and the importance of obeying His commands. He wrote many psalms that expressed his devotion to God and his desire to follow His will. He also instructed his son Solomon to keep God's laws and walk in His ways (1 Chronicles 28:9-10; 29:19).</p>
<p class="pd">
- He blessed his children and prayed for them. He gave his son Solomon the charge to build the temple of God and provided him with abundant resources and support. He also prayed for God to give him wisdom and understanding (1 Chronicles 22:6-16; 29:10-25).</p>
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- He forgave his children when they repented and sought his favor. He showed mercy to his son Absalom, who tried to overthrow him, and restored him to his presence after he humbled himself (2 Samuel 14:1-33).</p>
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- He acknowledged his mistakes and accepted the consequences. He confessed his sin with Bathsheba and accepted the rebuke of the prophet Nathan. He also accepted the discipline of God when he sinned by taking a census of Israel (2 Samuel 12:1-25; 24:1-25).</p>
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Bad things:</p>
<p class="pd">
- He failed to restrain and discipline his children when they sinned. He did not confront or punish his son Amnon, who raped his half-sister Tamar, which led to his murder by his brother Absalom. He also did not correct or rebuke his son Adonijah, who tried to usurp the throne from Solomon (2 Samuel 13:1-39; 1 Kings 1:5-10).</p>
<p class="pd">
- He neglected his children and did not give them enough attention or guidance. He had many wives and concubines, which resulted in many children, but he did not spend enough time with them or provide them with proper care and education. He also favored some of his children over others, which caused resentment and rivalry among them (2 Samuel 3:2-5; 15:1-6).</p>
<p class="pd">
- He set a bad example for his children by committing adultery and murder. He lusted after Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah, one of his loyal soldiers, and slept with her. He then arranged for Uriah to be killed in battle to cover up his sin. This caused great trouble for him and his family, as God pronounced judgment on his house (2 Samuel 11:1-27; 12:10-12).</p>
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- He exposed his children to danger and violence. He involved them in his wars and battles, which put them at risk of injury or death. He also allowed them to witness or participate in acts of cruelty and revenge, such as when he ordered the execution of Saul's descendants or when he instructed Solomon to kill his enemies (2 Samuel 21:1-14; 1 Kings 2:1-9).</p>
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- He did not prepare his children for their future roles and responsibilities. He did not appoint a clear successor among his sons, which led to confusion and conflict after his death. He also did not train them in the skills and qualities needed to be good leaders and rulers, such as justice, integrity, humility, and compassion (1 Kings 1:11-53; 2:12-46).</p>
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Sources:</p>
<p class="pd">
The main source for the life and times of King David is the Book of Samuel, which covers chapters 16 to 31 in the first book and chapters 1 to 24 in the second book. Some additional details are found in the Book of Chronicles, which covers chapters 11 to 29 in the first book and chapter 1 in the second book.</p>
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Some classic texts that provide insights into King David's family life are:</p>
<p class=""><a href="https://www.chabad.org/theJewishWoman/article_cdo/aid/280331/jewish/Nit…, Mother of David - The bold voice of silence by Chana Weisberg </a></p>
<p class=""><a href="https://ibtministries.org/pagevw.php?pgid=KingDavidasaFather.htm">
King David as a Father by International Bible Teaching Ministries </a></p>
<p class=""><a href="https://bcsmn.edu/king-david-a-permissive-father/">
King David: A Permissive Father by Bethlehem College and Seminary </a></p>
<p class="pd"><a href="https://www.growingfathers.com/20201124-david-great-king-lousy-dad/">
David: Great King Lousy Dad by Growing Fathers</a></p>
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What lessons we can learn from David?
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<p class="pd">
King David was one of the most revered and iconic figures of faith in the Bible, but he was also a flawed and complex human being. He faced many challenges and made many mistakes, but he also achieved many victories and accomplishments. From his life story, we can learn many valuable lessons that can help us grow in our relationship with God and with others. Here are some of the lessons we can learn from King David:</p>
<p class="pd">
- Trust in God's promises and timing. David was anointed as king by Samuel when he was a young shepherd, but he had to wait for many years before he could ascend to the throne. He faced many dangers and difficulties from Saul, who tried to kill him, and from other enemies who opposed him. He also had to deal with his own weaknesses and failures. But through it all, he never gave up on God's promise and plan for his life. He trusted that God would fulfill His word and make him king in His time (1 Samuel 16:1-13; 2 Samuel 5:1-5).</p>
<p class="pd">
- Seek God's guidance and direction. David was a man after God's own heart, who loved to worship and praise Him. He also consulted God before making important decisions or taking actions. He asked God for advice and direction, and followed His instructions. He acknowledged that God was his source of strength and wisdom, and that he needed His help and guidance in everything he did (1 Samuel 23:1-14; 2 Samuel 2:1; Psalm 25:4-5).</p>
<p class="pd">
- Repent from sin and seek forgiveness. David was not a perfect man; he committed some serious sins that displeased God and harmed others. He committed adultery with Bathsheba, and arranged for her husband Uriah to be killed. He also sinned by taking a census of Israel, which brought a plague upon the land. But when he was confronted by the prophet Nathan or by his own conscience, he admitted his guilt and repented from his sin. He asked God for forgiveness and mercy, and accepted the consequences of his actions. He also tried to make amends with those whom he had wronged or offended (2 Samuel 12:1-25; 24:1-25; Psalm 51).</p>
<p class="pd">
- Show kindness and generosity to others. David was a kind and generous man, who showed compassion and mercy to those who were in need or distress. He spared Saul's life twice, even though Saul tried to kill him. He also honored his covenant with Jonathan, Saul's son, by taking care of his disabled son Mephibosheth. He gave him a place in his palace, and restored to him the land of his grandfather Saul. He also showed kindness to the people of Jabesh-Gilead, who buried Saul and his sons after they were killed by the Philistines (1 Samuel 24:1-22; 26:1-25; 2 Samuel 9:1-13; 21:12-14).</p>
<p class="pd">
- Face challenges and difficulties with courage and faith. David was a courageous and faithful man, who faced many challenges and difficulties in his life with confidence and trust in God. He fought against the giant Goliath, who defied the armies of Israel, with a sling and a stone. He also fought against many other enemies who threatened his life or his kingdom, such as the Philistines, the Amalekites, the Moabites, the Ammonites, the Syrians, and even his own son Absalom. He relied on God's power and protection, and gave Him the glory for his victories (1 Samuel 17:1-58; 2 Samuel 8:1-18; 22:1-51).</p>
<p class="pd">
King David was one of the most revered and iconic figures of faith in the Bible, but he was also a flawed and complex human being. He faced many challenges and made many mistakes, but he also achieved many victories and accomplishments. From his life story, we can learn many valuable lessons that can help us grow in our relationship with God and with others. Here are some of the lessons we can learn from King David, and how we can apply them to our own lives:</p>
<p class="pd">
- Trust in God's promises and timing. God has a plan and a purpose for each one of us, and He has given us His promises in His word. We may not see the fulfillment of His promises right away, or we may face obstacles and difficulties along the way. But we should not lose hope or give up on God's promises. We should trust that He is faithful and that He will do what He said He will do, in His perfect time and way. We should also be patient and wait for His timing, and not try to rush ahead of Him or take matters into our own hands (Hebrews 10:23; 11:1; Romans 4:18-21).</p>
<p class="pd">
- Seek God's guidance and direction. God is our Creator and our Father, and He knows what is best for us. He has a plan and a purpose for each one of us, and He wants to guide us and direct us in His will. We should seek Him first in everything we do, and ask Him for wisdom and understanding. We should also listen to His voice and follow His instructions. We should acknowledge that He is our source of strength and wisdom, and that we need His help and guidance in everything we do (Proverbs 3:5-6; James 1:5; Psalm 32:8).</p>
<p class="pd">
- Repent from sin and seek forgiveness. We are all sinners, and we all fall short of God's glory. We all make mistakes and do things that displease God and harm others. But God is gracious and merciful, and He offers us forgiveness and restoration through His Son Jesus Christ, who died for our sins on the cross. When we sin, we should confess our sins to God and repent from them. We should ask God for forgiveness and mercy, and accept the consequences of our actions. We should also try to make amends with those whom we have wronged or offended, and seek their forgiveness as well (1 John 1:9; Acts 3:19; Matthew 5:23-24).</p>
<p class="pd">
- Show kindness and generosity to others. God is kind and generous to us, and He gives us everything we need. He also commands us to love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. We should show kindness and generosity to others, especially to those who are in need or distress. We should spare their lives, honor their dignity, provide for their needs, restore their rights, and show them compassion and mercy. We should also forgive those who have wronged us or offended us, as God has forgiven us (Ephesians 4:32; Luke 6:27-36; Matthew 25:31-46).</p>
<p class="pd">
- Face challenges and difficulties with courage and faith. We live in a fallen world, where we face many challenges and difficulties in our lives. We may face enemies who oppose us or threaten us, or situations that are beyond our control or understanding. But we should not be afraid or discouraged, for God is with us and for us. He is our refuge and strength, our help in trouble, our shield and defender, our deliverer and victor. We should rely on His power and protection, and give Him the glory for our victories (Joshua 1:9; Psalm 46:1-3; Romans 8:31-39).</p>
<p class="pd">- 如果你真正愛你的孩子，你就會及時、持續地糾正他們。箴言3:12說：“耶和華所愛的人，他責備他，正如父親責備所喜愛的兒子一樣。” 聖經甚至說，任何拒絕管教孩子的父母實際上是恨他們的（箴言 13:24）。如果你預設的性格導致你忽視家庭中的冒犯，請記住罪會導致束縛（約翰福音8:34）和死亡（雅各書1:15）。持續而耐心的管教其實比忽視孩子的罪更有愛。</p>
<p class="pd">- 這裡要注意的是，當你的孩子做錯事或惹惱你時，管教並不是一種發洩挫折感的方法。它是為了您孩子的福祉而設計的。此外，紀律不僅僅是糾正錯誤。它包括訓練您的孩子做正確的事。
管教罪、追求復興和解決叛逆是需要記住的重要養育原則，但身為父親，你永遠不能忘記，你能為孩子做的最重要的事情就是親自與神同行。如果你在這方面失敗，你的罪最終會傷害你的孩子。每當您遇到孩子的失敗時，請花點時間考慮（並悔改）自己的罪過，然後再繼續管教或修復。不要讓罪的骨牌效應摧毀你的家庭。</p>
A prayer
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King David was one of the most revered and iconic figures of faith in the Bible, but he was also a flawed and complex human being. He faced many challenges and made many mistakes, but he also achieved many victories and accomplishments. From his life story, we can learn many valuable lessons that can help us grow in our relationship with God and with others. Here are some of the lessons we can learn from King David, and how we can apply them to our own lives:
- Trust in God's promises and timing. God has a plan and a purpose for each one of us, and He has given us His promises in His word. We may not see the fulfillment of His promises right away, or we may face obstacles and difficulties along the way. But we should not lose hope or give up on God's promises. We should trust that He is faithful and that He will do what He said He will do, in His perfect time and way. We should also be patient and wait for His timing, and not try to rush ahead of Him or take matters into our own hands (Hebrews 10:23; 11:1; Romans 4:18-21).
- Seek God's guidance and direction. God is our Creator and our Father, and He knows what is best for us. He has a plan and a purpose for each one of us, and He wants to guide us and direct us in His will. We should seek Him first in everything we do, and ask Him for wisdom and understanding. We should also listen to His voice and follow His instructions. We should acknowledge that He is our source of strength and wisdom, and that we need His help and guidance in everything we do (Proverbs 3:5-6; James 1:5; Psalm 32:8).
- Repent from sin and seek forgiveness. We are all sinners, and we all fall short of God's glory. We all make mistakes and do things that displease God and harm others. But God is gracious and merciful, and He offers us forgiveness and restoration through His Son Jesus Christ, who died for our sins on the cross. When we sin, we should confess our sins to God and repent from them. We should ask God for forgiveness and mercy, and accept the consequences of our actions. We should also try to make amends with those whom we have wronged or offended, and seek their forgiveness as well (1 John 1:9; Acts 3:19; Matthew 5:23-24).
- Show kindness and generosity to others. God is kind and generous to us, and He gives us everything we need. He also commands us to love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. We should show kindness and generosity to others, especially to those who are in need or distress. We should spare their lives, honor their dignity, provide for their needs, restore their rights, and show them compassion and mercy. We should also forgive those who have wronged us or offended us, as God has forgiven us (Ephesians 4:32; Luke 6:27-36; Matthew 25:31-46).
- Face challenges and difficulties with courage and faith. We live in a fallen world, where we face many challenges and difficulties in our lives. We may face enemies who oppose us or threaten us, or situations that are beyond our control or understanding. But we should not be afraid or discouraged, for God is with us and for us. He is our refuge and strength, our help in trouble, our shield and defender, our deliverer and victor. We should rely on His power and protection, and give Him the glory for our victories (Joshua 1:9; Psalm 46:1-3; Romans 8:31-39).
As we conclude this blog post, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for the life of King David, who was a man after Your own heart. We thank You for the lessons we can learn from his successes and failures, his strengths and weaknesses, his joys and sorrows.
We ask You to help us apply these lessons to our own lives, so that we may grow in our relationship with You and with others.
Help us to trust in Your promises and timing, knowing that You are faithful and that You have a plan for each one of us.
Help us to seek Your guidance and direction, acknowledging that You are our source of wisdom and strength.
Help us to repent from sin and seek forgiveness, confessing our faults to You and to those whom we have hurt.
Help us to show kindness and generosity to others, loving them as You have loved us.
Help us to face challenges and difficulties with courage and faith, relying on Your power and protection.
We praise You for Your grace and mercy, Your love and compassion, Your power and glory.
We pray in the name of Your Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
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