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Don't cut down God's Anointed

There is a common trend which is observable in our day, and some believers are also caught in the web of this trend, particularly with the overwhelming influence of social media. It is the constant attempt at cutting down other people, particularly ministers of the gospel. My focus on this piece is on cutting down God's anointed. It may appear as though you are doing the right thing in joining others to name and shame God’s anointed for whatever reason, but bear in mind that such actions are not without their own consequences. In the Bible book of 1 Samuel, we read of Israel’s first King, Saul. He was anointed to lead Israel at a time when they clamoured for a king, however, soon after he was enthroned king, God rejected him for his disobedience. God then sent to anoint David as king over His people. Saul became David’s enemy and sought to kill him. In 1 Samuel 19:1, Saul expressly gave instruction to Jonathan his son and all his servants to kill David. This is how low K...