David was a man after God’s own heart (1 Sam 13:14), but that didn’t mean that he was perfect. His example shows us the hope that we have to be pleasing to God, even when we fail.
A key quality David had was his genuine desire to do what was right. When he was corrected he had the conviction and humility to repent.
As an example, look at what he did when Nathan called him out. He convicted David of lying, adultery, and conspiracy leading to the murder of his mighty man, Uriah. David responded, “I have sinned against the LORD” (2 Sam 12:13). Concerning this event, he wrote Psalm 51, showing his heart of repentance. He even named one of his children Nathan (1 Chron 3:5). Do you think it is possible that he did that because he was grateful for the man named Nathan who had convicted him of sin?
Let us have such a heart that truly seeks God. Humbly repent when we are corrected. Value those who instruct us from God’s Word, even if it hurts.
“Let the righteous strike me;
It shall be a kindness.
And let him rebuke me;
It shall be as excellent oil;
Let my head not refuse it
For still my prayer is against the deeds of the wicked”
(Ps 141:5, Unless otherwise stated: Scripture is taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Used by permission. All rights reserved).
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