Don't Listen to Doubters!

Expect negative feedback when you decide to conquer a "giant" task for God or fight a "giant" spiritual battle.

When David decided to take on Goliath, David's oldest brother Eliab mocked him (1 Samuel 17:28-31). It's not unusual for faithful Christians to get negative feedback and criticism from unsaved or nominal Christian family members. 

Next, King Saul said it was impossible for David to kill Goliath. If we seek to defend God's truth, we shouldn't be surprised if compromised Christians in authority are skeptical. 

But David had history with God. He knew God in a way Eliab and Saul did not. When King Saul gave David heavy armor to protect him, David refused it because he had something better than worldly protection. He had faith (1 Samuel 17:33-40). 

As our culture declines, there's a growing number of Christians who are downplaying sin and redefining God to make themselves comfortable on the sidelines.

If we refuse to give up the fight, we should expect opposition from these jealous Eliabs and authoritative King Sauls. We might even face it from well-meaning but misguided friends. 

But we must not be motivated by popularity or majority opinion or culture. Let's take our cues from David and move forward in faith!

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Additional insights into Saul's character: As Serious as Witchcraft or Idol Worship

Additional insights into Eliab's character: David's Oldest Brother

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