Topical Bible: Fellowship: Those Who Avoided Fellowship With the Wicked: David

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David, the anointed king of Israel and a man after God's own heart, is a prominent biblical figure who exemplified the importance of avoiding fellowship with the wicked. His life and psalms provide insight into his commitment to righteousness and his deliberate efforts to distance himself from those who practiced evil.

David's Commitment to Righteousness

David's dedication to living a life pleasing to God is evident throughout the Psalms. In Psalm 1:1, he sets the tone for a life of righteousness by declaring, "Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of mockers." This verse underscores the importance of avoiding the influence of the wicked, a principle David adhered to throughout his life.

Avoidance of the Wicked

David's resolve to avoid fellowship with the wicked is further illustrated in Psalm 26. In verses 4-5, he proclaims, "I do not sit with deceitful men, nor keep company with hypocrites. I hate the mob of evildoers, and refuse to sit with the wicked." Here, David explicitly states his refusal to associate with those who engage in deceit and hypocrisy, demonstrating his commitment to maintaining purity and integrity.

David's Encounters with the Wicked

Throughout his life, David encountered numerous individuals who embodied wickedness, yet he consistently chose to distance himself from their influence. One notable example is his relationship with King Saul. Despite Saul's jealousy and attempts on David's life, David refrained from retaliating or engaging in wickedness himself. Instead, he trusted in God's justice and timing, as seen in 1 Samuel 24:12, where David says, "May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD avenge me against you, but my hand will never be against you."

David's Prayer for Deliverance

David's prayers often reflect his desire to be delivered from the influence of the wicked. In Psalm 141:4, he petitions God, "Do not let my heart incline to any evil thing, to practice wicked deeds with men who do iniquity; let me not feast on their delicacies." This prayer reveals David's awareness of the seductive nature of sin and his reliance on God to keep him from falling into the traps set by the wicked.

Legacy of Righteousness

David's life serves as a testament to the blessings that come from avoiding fellowship with the wicked. His unwavering commitment to righteousness and his reliance on God for strength and guidance allowed him to lead Israel with integrity and to leave a legacy of faithfulness. David's example encourages believers to remain steadfast in their pursuit of holiness, trusting in God's provision and protection as they navigate a world filled with temptation and wickedness.

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Psalm 101:4-7
A fraudulent heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person.
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Psalm 119:115
Depart from me, you evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.
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John Bunyan on the Terms of Communion and Fellowship of Christians ...
... and violence; but Bunyan wisely avoided a collision ... HAVE COMMUNION, CHURCH COMMUNION,
WITH THOSE THAT ARE ... would you receive them into fellowship with yourselves ...
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Homilies on the Statues.
... 800]389; object of, [801]401; with the wicked in guilt ... Guilt shared by those who
give power to the sinner, [1253]331 ... Indifferent things, to be avoided, [1344]442 ...
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A Divided Heart
... can no longer extend the right hand of fellowship to those ... to be pitied, he is to
be avoided, and needs ... and the most terrible lightning's flash, those are the ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/a divided heart.htm

Noah's Faith, Fear, Obedience, and Salvation
... end; but by a secret rapture he avoided death, and ... you were alone, or were surrounded
by those who called ... May, to see and propose for church-fellowship no less ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 36 1890/noahs faith fear obedience and.htm

An Analysis of Augustin's Writings against the Donatists.
... All salutation is avoided in Augustin's letter, because the Donatists had ... states
the result of a Donatist council which granted fellowship to those in their ...
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Treatise i. On the Unity of the Church.
... is to be turned away from and avoided, whosoever he ... have separated from the
faithlessness of those who have ... associated with them in the fellowship of confession ...
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Book ii.
... a law for slaves of the like nature, that can never be avoided. ... as have different
notions about God, nor will we have fellowship with those that choose to ...
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The Doctrines of Grace do not Lead to Sin
... in the Lord Jesus be enabled to change those lives, so ... was, however, in an ill mood,
and avoided the good ... soon be weak and irresolute; but fellowship with God ...
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Bit and Bridle: How to Escape Them
... in the process of our instruction, give us fellowship with himself ... while I show you
A CHARACTER TO BE AVOIDED. ... Those with which I was wounded in the house of my ...
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Book Three the Story of his Student Days in Carthage, his ...
... Such offenses, for example, were those of the Sodomites; and ... For the fellowship that
should be between God and ... customary morality are to be avoided according to ...
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