Be Courageous Like Zadok

 "Zadok [was]a mighty and courageous young man." - 1 CHRONICLES 12:28.

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How Zadok's example can help us be courageous.

PICTURE the scene. A crowd of over 340,000 men had gathered to make David king over all Israel. For three days, the sounds of animated conversation, joyful songs of praise, and lighthearted laughter echoed throughout the rocky hills near Hebron. (1 Chronicles 12:39) A young man named Zadok would not likely have stood out in that large crowd. However, Jehovah made sure that we would know that Zadok was there. (1 Chronicles 12:22. 26-28.) Who was Zadok? 

Zadok was a priest who worked closely with Abiathar. Zadok was also a seer who was able to discern the divine will and who was granted extraordinary insight. ((2 Samuel 15:27) People would turn to Zadok when they needed wise advice. He was also a man of courage. It is this aspect of his personality that we will focus on in this article. 

During these last days, Satan is intensifying his attacks of God's people. (1 Peter 5:8) We need to be courageous as we wait on Jehovah to put an end to Satan and his wicked system. (Psalm31:24) Let us consider three ways that we can imitate Zadok's courage. 

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