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The Devotion Of Ittai 2 Samuel 15:13-23

The Devotion Of Ittai 2 Samuel 15:13-23. A Gittite – A Philistine From Gath Became A True Believer In Jehovah Had A Spirit Of Loyalty To David While Others Were Abandoning And Betraying Him. The Influence Of Ittai – 2 Sam. 15.

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The Devotion Of Ittai 2 Samuel 15:13-23

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  1. The Devotion Of Ittai2 Samuel 15:13-23 A Gittite – A Philistine From Gath Became A True Believer In Jehovah Had A Spirit Of Loyalty To David While Others Were Abandoning And Betraying Him.

  2. The Influence Of Ittai – 2 Sam. 15 • He Was An Encouragement To David v. 15 – “We Are Your Servants, Ready To Do Whatever My Lord The King Commands.” • He Exhibited Selflessness & Generosity v. 19 – “Why Are You Going With Us?” • He Was An Example Of Loyalty & Faithfulness v. 21 – “Surely In Whatever Place My Lord The King Shall Be, Whether In Death Or Life Even There Also Your Servant Will Be.”

  3. As A Loyal Servant, What Does Ittai’s Devotion Say . . . • Concerning The Type Of Servant Of Christ You Are? • Concerning Your Loyalty & Devotion To Christ? Like David, Christ Has Some Who Will Not Remain Loyal To Him. – John 6:66-69

  4. Lessons From Ittai’s Devotion • It Was Tested. • David Was Fleeing & Could Not Make Any Promises – 2 Sam. 15:20 • Those Who Follow The Lord Will Be Tested. • The Lord Endured Many Difficulties & Trials • So Will His Disciples – Luke 9:57-58; 14:25-33 • It Is Easier Not To Follow The Lord – Matt. 7:13-14 • Others Forsake Him – Jno. 6:66; Mrk. 14:50; 2 Tim. 4:10; 2 Pet. 3:17

  5. Lessons From Ittai’s Devotion • It Was Worthily Displayed. • Deliberate Choice, Selfless Choice, Before God, Whole-hearted. • Consider Other Examples: • Building Tabernacle – Exo. 25:1-2; 36:5-7 • Ruth Caring For Naomi – Ruth 1:16-17; 2:11-12 • Building The Temple – 1 Chron. 29:5, 9 • Our Devotion Is Before God – Matt. 10:32-33; Rom. 10:10

  6. How Will A Christian’s Devotion To Christ Be Worthily Displayed? • Always Abounding – 1 Thes. 4:1 • Without Reservation – Matt. 6:24; Rom. 12:11 • In All Circumstances – Php. 1:20 Anything Less Is Unacceptable Devotion Luke 9:57-62; Matt. 19:21-22

  7. Lessons From Ittai’s Devotion • It Was Approved & Rewarded. • David Accepted Him & Made Him A Leader 2 Sam. 18:1-2 • Christ Rewards Loyal Devotion: • John 12:26 • Matt. 25:21

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