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Death Zone Bible in a Year: 2 Chronicles 7–9 John :1–29 But David remained in Jerusalem. 2 Samuel :1 Today's Scripture & Insight: 2 Samuel :1–6, –15 In 2019, a climber saw his last sunrise from the peak of Mount Everest. He survived the dangerous ascent, but the high altitude squeezed his heart, and he passed away on the trek down. One medical expert warns climbers not think of the summit as their journey’s end. They must get up and down quickly, remembering “they’re in the death zone.” David survived his dangerous climb the top. He killed lions and bears, slew Goliath, dodged Saul’s spear and pursuing army, and conquered Philistines and Ammonites to become king of the mountain. But David forgot he was in the death zone. At the peak of his success, as “the Lord gave David victory wherever he went” (2 Samuel 8:6), he committed adultery and murder. His initial mistake? He lingered on the mountaintop. When his army set out for new challenges, he “remained in Jerusalem” (:1). David once had volunteered fight Goliath; now he relaxed in the accolades of his triumphs. ’s hard stay grounded when everyone, including God, says you’re special (7:–16). But we must. If we’ve achieved some success, we may appropriately celebrate the accomplishment and accept congratulations, but we must keep moving. We’re in the death zone. Come down the mountain. Humbly serve others in the valley—asking God guard your heart and your steps. Reflect & Pray Are you climbing your mountain or near the top? How might you avoid the pitfalls that come with success? Father, grant me success, and protect me from its excess. 
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I believe the key is to remain humble and grateful for all the Lord has done and to try to spread His love to others..... not to stand and beat our chest and try to show how holy we are. The Pharisees were like that, and look how Jesus viewed them. I would try to show God's love through my words and actions than to try to make others look up to me. Some of the best well known ministers that I have met and known were servants first, then preachers. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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I like the 'death zone' analogy. It's interesting how we can sometimes boast of past misdemeanours and past/current achievements while feigning humility (with self righteousness lurking close by). Being wise in our own eyes does bring us into the death zone. I like today's scripture and insight, thank you Marbella.
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Ironically, It was not David who died as a result of his adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband Uriah. It was the death of thier first child. The lesson is that our action can affect others.. Abracadabra 
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