![]() ![]() In 1 Samuel 18 and 20, David had promised Jonathan that he would not cut off his love from the house of Saul, once Jonathan was gone. ![]() Even when others mistreat us – God will enable us to be kind through His Holy Spirit.Ģ.) David kept his promise just like Jesus keeps all of his promises to us. And so now that we have received His kindness – we can give it away. While we were sinners and did not deserve the kindness of God – Jesus died for us. We too are to be instruments of God’s kindness. Instead, it was the kindness OF GOD that he wanted to give away.Īnd the king said, “Is there not still someone of the house of Saul, that I may show the kindness of God to him?” (v. Saul had chased David and made his life miserable. 4 Godly Character Qualities of David – A Man After God’s Own Heart 1.) David was kind and his kindness came from the heart of God.ĭavid did not have kindness of his own to show the house of Saul. May we learn to be like David…who was like Christ. ![]() Now watch as the godly character of David is on display as this story unfolds. So this is quite a humble endeavor.ĭavid discovers that indeed – there is a son of Jonathan, who was crippled at the age of 5, still alive. Remember, that typically, a new king would wipe out the previous king’s family so there would be no threat to his throne. This chapter opens up with David asking if there are any relatives from the house of Saul alive that he can bless. As we look at the 4 Character Qualities of David – we will see that these qualities are a reflection of the King of Kings – Jesus. In 2 Samuel chapter 9, we see the tender, gentle and compassionate side of this warrior and king. His courage and trust in God, as a young shepherd boy, prepared him to be the King of Israel. King David is probably most known for defeating the giant Goliath. ![]()
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