In Nabal's day, there was no law and order. David and his band were a stabilizing force in the area, and Nabal having a lot of wealth and property, was a major recipient of David's protection. Nabal's reaction to David's request for something in return (there was no contract, you see) was the type of reaction that gives rich people a bad name. "I'm wealthy and important, who are you?" David would have shown Nabal who he was by utterly destroying him and his wealth, had it not been for Abigail.
Nabal's attitude is too common - it is the stuff that causes violent revolutions, creation of unions, etc. This would not be the case if a proper respect was given to all who partake in our society, making it possible for us to live peacefully and prosper. The policemen, the military, the garbage collectors, the retail agent, the manual laborers, etc. each and everyone playing a part - and I am the beneficiary. Love is the answer. Self-importance is damned to hell.
Florence
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06/12/2014 09:57
Re: Nabal a great object lesson
This would not be the case if a proper respect was given to all who partake in our society, making it possible for us to live peacefully and prosper.
This is why Science understood and practiced, alone, has to be the panacea for our woes. As long as we are seeing personalities wrong attitudes towards others will persist. I cannot imagine that when this Science reaches classrooms and people begin to see themselves and everyone else as "ideas," God's ideas,and that all are valuable parts of the WHOLE, thinking and actions will not change for a greater good.
