*DAILY DEW 2/MARCH/2024* A Jonadab or A Jonathan. (XI) _Key Bible Text:_ *"Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant."* (2 Samuel 13:28 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ This story is filled with a couple of lessons for all observers and learners. 1. Any friend that cannot talk you out of foolishness is not a friend to keep or one to go to when you need advice. Amnon could and should have been warned by Jonadab against his lustful desires towards Tamar. Instead he encouraged him and even shared the plan or idea of how to achieve it. 2. Any friend that doesn't know how to point you towards correction should not be your go to man when you need to weigh important decisions or even acts you have done in the past. After Amnon satisfied his lustful desires, he could at least have heeded the advice of Tamar. He should have tried to do whatever is right to "correct" or damage control the situation. Instead, he further agravated the whole situation by chasing Tamar away wickedly and with deep hatred towards her as though she should have been blamed for the whole incident. Jonadab should have at that point approached Amnon to talk him out of also chasing Tamar out. But there was no record of such. 3. Be a person that ponder and reflect on your past decisions. Don't be too self assured or self confident that you assume infalibility. Recognize that you can and do make mistakes and poor decisions. From time to time, have a session with yourself where you review your past conducts and decisions and ask yourself if you have done well or wickedly or foolishly. This is called introspection. _MEDITATION:_ *Make a regular habit of instrospection. Self analysis is for those who will go far in life and make impact* *#DavidJoshuaEgbochuo* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_MARCH,2024* ? Links To Visit: *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you...