"David went out to meet them and said, 'If you have come in peace to help me, we are friends. But if you have come to betray me to my enemies when I am innocent, then may the God of our ancestors see it and punish you.'
Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the leader of the Thirty, and he said,
'We are yours, David!
We are on your side, son of Jesse.
Peace and prosperity be with you,
and success to all who help you,
for your God is the one who helps you.'
So David let them join him, and he made them officers over his troops."
David could not know the true motives of the men when they approached him, so he trusted God and acknowledged his faith to them right away. Amasai spoke for the other men and also acknowledged their faith in David's God. We, too, should not be afraid to acknowledge the part our faith has in what we do. And if we want to work closely with others on an important project, we may need to know their character and whether they share a living faith in God.
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