O perigo do Oportunismo

Introdução

Ilustração

Ziba

The Lexham Bible Dictionary Ziba

ZIBA (צִיבָא, tsiva'). A servant of Saul’s house (2 Sam 9:1) who later worked with king David (circa 10th century). Ziba becomes a treacherous character, falsely accusing his master, Mephibosheth, of acting subversively regarding David’s claim to the throne (2 Sam 16:1–4).

Desenvolvimento

Os oportunistas sempre tentam desacreditar outros (2Sm 16.3)

The Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary, Volume 2 3. Kingdom of My Father

The story told by Ziba is possible, but so improbable that it is difficult to see how David could have given it credence. Mephibosheth was a cripple and had little to gain from Absalom’s revolt. Even if that revolt had proved successful, it would not have given the throne to the seed of Saul, for Absalom wanted the throne for himself. Ziba had probably invented the tale in order to secure certain concessions from David.

Os oportunistas sempre buscam o benefício pessoal (2Sm 16.4)

Um dia as mentiras são reveladas e as verdadeiras intenções reveladas

Conclusão

Apelo