“Do not envy, but look for the wisdom that comes down from above.”

Ironically, the spear episode incited fear—not in David, but in Saul. Saul reasoned correctly that the only way the young man was able to evade the point of his spear at such close range was that “the LORD was with David but had left Saul”

David had steadfastly refused to advance his cause with violence. He was still a loyal subject, who called Saul “my lord” (vv 7, 9, 11), who recognized him as Yahweh’s anointed, and who, therefore, would not stretch out his hand against the king (vv 7, 11; cf. 26:9, 11, 23)

David’s respect for human authority was based on his respect for divine authority.

31 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” 33 Peter said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death.” 34 Jesus said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow this day, until you deny three times that you know me.”

Simon Peter was one of the first to leave everything to follow Christ. He, along with James and John, made up an inner circle of Jesus’ close friends. Simon was deeply committed, but he was impetuous and tended to have a bit of brashness in his speech, sometimes talking before he thought and speaking before he knew all the facts. Jesus loved him, so when He spoke to Simon it was not in harsh accusation, but rather in loving warning. “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat” (22:31).