Friend or Foe?

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Sermon Outline

Absalom

• Enters the capital victorious
• Questions Hushai’s motive
• Followed Ahithophel’s Counsel
• Followed Hushai’s Counsel

Ahithophel

• David’s Counselor
• Absolom’s counselor (2 Samuel 12:11-12)
• He had a gift from God.
• He gave good advice.

Hushai the Archite

• David’s Friend
• Deceived Absalom
• He was quick on his feet.
• He was used by God.

Takeaways

• When you are uncertain of who you are, you will sin.
• Who you chose to support reveals the idols of your heart.
• God is at work even when it seems He is not.
• Be careful who you get your counsel from.

Questions to Consider

• Are you reacting to the wounds others have done to you?
• Are you seeking God or man for your choices?
• What kind of advice do you give to others?
• Are you doing what is necessary to be prepared to give counsel?