THE BALANCE OF LIFE

As God scoured the Judean landscape for Saul's successor, He came across a young man in his mid-teens who possessed a rare combination of qualities: servant modesty, shepherd spirit, and hunter's paws.

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By the time he turned thirty, Jesse's youngest son had ascended to the highest office in the land. The king. He had a large treasury, unrestricted rights, and immense influence at his disposal.

And how did he deal with his celebrity? Re-read the final verse. He led the country "with a real heart." Despite his flaws and flaws, he was one of the few people who passed the test of fame.

Would you?

If this is the case, you must follow through with your promises. You did exactly what you said you'd do. Because honesty implies that you can be trusted verbally. Furthermore, you pay your bills when they are due. Since having credibility entails being financially dependable. You also fight the temptation to engage in an illicit sexual relationship. Since honesty entails moral purity. You don't lie and you know how to hide your tracks. You really don't try to pass yourself off as a big shot now that you've made it. Being good does not grant someone the authority to declare anything to be right. Or the permission to say everything is okay even though it isn't.