Subject: how would you characterize davids mental |
Bible Note: Dear cher, Greetings in Jesus' name! Properly (and correctly) scolded, I will throw in my 2 yen (not quite 2 cents). There are several 'measures of man.' Intelligence, IQ, common sense, wisdom, morality, obedience to authority, respect for others, physical strength, endurance, patience...the list goes on. David was certainly endowed with a good portion of all of these positive attributes. However, we see that he failed in just about every category at one time or another. Except one! "After He had removed him, He raised up David to be their king, concerning whom He also testified and said, 'I HAVE FOUND DAVID the son of Jesse, A MAN AFTER MY HEART, who will do all My will.'" Acts 13:22 NASB. The Old Testament references are: "But now your kingdom shall not endure. The Lord has sought out for Himself a man after His own heart, and the Lord has appointed him as ruler over His people, because you have not kept what the Lord commanded you." 1 Samuel 13:14 NASB "I have found David My servant; With My holy oil I have anointed him," Psalm 89:20 NASB We see that David did NOT 'do all God's will' if we define it as abstain from all sin. But David's heart was 'after God,' which is the highest measure of a man. This does not excuse sin! Some would even say, "David sinned, so it's okay." But Paul clarified the issue by saying, " May it never be!" IT'S NOT OKAY! Sin can be forgiven, through repentence, which is a gift of grace, when our hearts are turned toward God. We cannot defile this gift by having in our hearts a 'backstop' of grace. :-) (I like that!) Cher, I hope this answers the 'whole' question. And Hank, dear brother, thank you for giving courage and timely exhortation! In Christ Jesus, charis |
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