Core Laws · Unit 11 · Lesson 2 of 5 · about 5 minutes
Thou art the man
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And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;2 Samuel 12:7 · KJV
Authority serves the people under it and answers to God.
King David took another man’s wife and had him killed. The prophet Nathan told him a story, then said: you are the man. Every leader needs someone who will tell them the truth.
Check 1Nathan was afraid to confront the king.
He confronted David directly.
Check 2What did Nathan use to confront David?
He told a story, and David judged himself.
Ask one honest person what you should change, and listen without defending yourself.
Only check it if you did it. Nobody sees this but you.
Who is my Nathan?
Write your answer in the journal.
Answer the checks, or play Listen to the end, to finish.
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