Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—1 Samuel 20:30-42
by: Kristin Camenga.
Have you ever had to choose to put a friend’s well-being ahead of your own? Jonathan shows his loyalty and devotion by seeking David’s safety and honor—even when this meant sending David away, surrendering the throne, and being attacked by his own father. Are there any barriers in your life that could keep you from doing what is best for others? Does pride, protectiveness of your position or fear of what others think keep you from putting others’ interests first? How can you be this sort of self-sacrificing friend?