2 Samuel 11

 

When we look at Second Samuel Chapter 11, I can't help but think about Matthew Chapter 5 when Jesus said, "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." We see in Second Samuel chapter 11 that Uriah the Hittite did the right thing. Like Joseph, who refused to sleep with Potipher's wife, Uriah refused to lower his integrity and spend a comfortable time with his wife while his men were out to war. And what did Uriah get for his faithfulness to his men? For doing what is right? David killed him.

This is a reminder that when we look at what Jesus says and other places in the Old Testament, like the story of Joseph, doing the right thing sometimes has horrible consequences. You can do the right thing, and nothing goes right. This doesn't mean that God is against you. In fact, looking at the scriptures, God is blessed by those who suffer for righteousness’ sake. But that doesn't make it easy.

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