David honors another enemy – 2 Samuel 3 Worldly strategy Desires at war A genuine heart Questions: David was consolidating power through his many marriages. This was an effective strategy for gaining more influence, but it was a worldly practice based on David's culture, not on biblical principles. What are some ways that modern Christians are overly shaped by the culture? Talk about the emotions, motives, and actions of Ish-bosheth, Abner, and Joab. What various passions are these men driven by? How healthy are their desires? What can we learn from them? David's genuine heart shines through and wins the favor of all Israel. Can we have a genuine heart by learning some sort of technique or does it require something more? Why was David's honoring of Abner so genuine? How did he get this heart?