Authentic faith or play acting with Jesus!

King David is a perfect role model for living by faith. He reached out to God for his every need even when facing death. 

David loved God and desired to please Him above all else. He had a heart for God. 

God anointed David with His Spirit and favor. God never relinquished His favor over David in spite of  his many dreadful sins.

David ruled his kingdom with the values of God and destroyed evil wherever possible but David was far from perfect.

David had sex with a married woman and then arranged to have her husband killed. 

David ordered the numbering of the Israelites against the desire of God and a strong warning from the commander of his army. This action caused God to kill several thousand Israelites.

The life of David clearly illustrates the truths of God about the nature of man. God is perfect and no one can compare to His standards regardless of how hard you try.

All human beings have an inner nature desiring to live for self and defy the ways of God. This nature will never disappear and can be activated in a moment’s notice.

We are self driven people and God has no ego. Jesus overlooks the sin and measures the love, faith and heart of a believer. Do you have unshakable faith like David and reach out to Him for your every need? Or, do you act like a faithful person but maintain strong ties to the world to meet your needs. 

Do you believe God delivers His people even when facing severe trials or death? David waited upon God with unyielding faith. 

David knew his sinful nature and consistently prayed for repentance and the help of God to live an upright life.

David walked with God by faith every moment of His life. The Spirit of God was always with Him!