Praise is endearing to God but it must be followed by obedience. Dwelling in darkness as a believer will bring judgment and the vengeance of God upon you.
God wants a believer to reflect His renown, praise and glory in all his words and actions.
David made many mistakes and he paid dearly for them. But the difference between David and most believers is David tried to honor God in all his actions and when David failed he turned to God seeking repentance and forgiveness.
There was a strong thread of deep love, commitment and respect for God in David’s life. David yielded everything he had been given to God.
David would not condone darkness in his presence. He put men to death who acted with impure motives.
David spent endless hours praying and worshiping God through music.
David meditated on scripture and listened for the voice of God. The psalms of David help millions of people every day.
David understood God was not pleased with offerings and sacrifices. He wants believers to walk by faith believing in the promises of Jesus.
David said my help comes from the Lord who has power and dominion over the heavens and earth. David lived by this truth and looked solely to God for his every need. As believers we talk about faith but we are a poor example of exhibiting a lifestyle of faith.
God is omniscient and sees everything in your past and in your future. We are accountable to God for our every action. The Christ follower must be living under the authority of the Holy Spirit with pure motives and a clean heart.
As a believer, we are going to make mistakes but the Christ follower does not live in them or make them a pattern of life.
Come to Jesus seeking His will for your life with an open heart to conviction and correction.
Hal Hollister Ministry 