Read this first: 1 Samuel 24:6
David's men took the Lord's name in vain when they said to strike Saul (v4). He now uses the Lord's name three times to emphasise he will honour Him by not harming the king, for God anointed Saul as David's lord. We are to respect human authorities (Rom 13:1,2). Not that we'll always obey their orders (Act 4:19), but we will give honour to their office (Rom 13:7).
Based on the sermon “A close shave”
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