David was told by God to take a census (1 Sam.
24) and it was bad that he obeyed.
David was NOT told by God to take a
census; God does not judge his children for being obedient. He is not
confused.
2 Sam. 24:1 Again the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and he
incited David against them, saying, "Go and take a census of Israel and
Judah."
They weren't coerced into anything; they
chose just like everyone else. Jonah repented in the belly of that fish, he
didn't have to. Paul repented of
his unbelief also - Selah...
Well, it's not exactly free choice when you're in the
belly of the fish or when you've been blinded. I think I would be way more
obedient if God wielded such a big stick in my life but He has chosen not
to. It's all "still small voice" and "inward knowing" :-)
Love,
Caroline
