Today is the commemoration of Bernard of Clairveaux, Hymnwriter and Theologian.
Today's readings are Psalm 12, 2 Samuel 11.1-27, and 1 Corinthians 11.17-34.
Earlier we read about Saul and his attempts to guard his own interests. We saw how God stripped the kingdom from him due to his selfish desires. Now we see David's success beginning his downfall. Rather than being busy about the kingdom God had granted him, David is idle, pursues his selfish desire for yet another wife, and gains her at the cost of Uriah, her husband and one of David's most faithful servants.
What sin we fall into, especially when we are idle! May the Lord protect us and keep us occupied in His kingdom, loving our neighbors rather than indulging ourselves. Does this require us to avoid all pleasure? Not at all, for our Savior ate, drank, and surely laughed with his companions. But in all our pursuits, may we honor our Lord and be about his business rather than busy pursuing our own selfish pleasures.
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