Comments on: Why Was David “A Man After God’s Own Heart”?

By: Olayemi 'Ysaint' Ogunlowo

Olayemi 'Ysaint' Ogunlowo — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:54:00 +0000

God bless you all. I actually searched for this because of what was revealed to me. I was so glad when I came across Josephine Williams’ comment and the confirmation of Bob Johnson. Basically David HAS A SHEPHERD’S HEART after God’s Heart. With this heart he wrote Psalm 23. God’s ancient profession is Shepherd. Could this be the reason why God reckon with Shepherds and the ones who tend the flock? Starting from Abel and the shepherds whom the Angels appeared to at the birth of Jesus. Its not about the profession but the heart of the profession. That’s why David is a man after God’s OWN HEART. Shalom

By: ronedmondson

ronedmondson — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 14:59:20 +0000

Thanks Nate. That was what I was saying in my post.

By: nate

nate — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 14:52:31 +0000

David was a man after God's own heart not because of his sins, but because of his humility and desire to Grow in God's Word. You dont have to be spotless/perfect to be after God's heart, its your desire to build a relationsip with him, and growing in his spirit.

Why is it that Christians think that being full of sins is worse than commiting few sins? SIN IS SIN. There is no difference, or special ranking to what sin is. They all deserve the same punishment. If anything, rejecting christ is the worst sin anyone can commit.

By: LindaLou

LindaLou — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 12:01:02 +0000

I like this question and I especially like the answer of Noah D. Roberts 73 weeks ago. Hi Noah D. Roberts. I am realizing more and more in my Bible studies and time alone with the Lord that He has done the choosing. We think we are responsible for many things that we really are not. He needed a David and He chose one for Himself. We are not that good, after all, that God is so impressed with any of us. It's His mercy and grace that has made a way for us, not the other way around. Thanks for the opportunity to commment.

By: tendai

tendai — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:49:01 +0000

im very much encouraged by david's life, it gives me hope….

By: ronedmondson

ronedmondson — Tue, 03 May 2011 01:46:17 +0000

Good thoughts…I like it.

By: revtrev

revtrev — Mon, 02 May 2011 01:34:09 +0000

I've often thought about the difference between David and Saul…Saul did everything out of fear while 7 times we're told "David sought the Lord"… with 7 being the number of completeness and wholeness I think it gives us a clue why David was "a man after [God's] own heart."

We've got to be led by the Spirit. Jesus told his disciples "Buy a sword" and 11 verses later He rebuked them for using it. We can be obedient and then assume the next logical step and get into a heap of trouble.

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By: ronedmondson

ronedmondson — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:16:53 +0000

Thanks for sharing.

By: john

john — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:56:35 +0000

I believe that this statement made by God himself,says of David andcould be said of anyone seeking God,that when we want to know God`s heart we want to know His ways His thoughts,His perspective,His will for us.