Daily Prinicples For Godly Living

"So now, with God as our witness, and in the sight of all Israel—the Lord’s assembly—I (David) give you (Solomon) this charge. Be careful to obey (listen, observe, study, and follow) all the commands of the Lord your God, so that you may continue to possess this good land and leave it to your children as a permanent inheritance. And Solomon, my son, learn to know (acknowledge and accept) the God of your ancestors intimately. Worship and serve Him with your whole heart and a willing mind. For the Lord sees (and searches) every heart and knows (understands) every plan and thought. If you seek Him, you will find Him. But if you forsake (reject or turn away from) Him, He will reject you forever. So take this seriously."

1 Chronicles 28:8-10 (NLT).

Here in 1 Chronicles 28:8-10, David gives Solomon principles for godly living to guide him through life. These same principles equally apply to all followers of Jesus Christ. God’s promises to David, confirmed to Solomon, equally apply to Christians today. David instructed his son Solomon that God’s favor depended on Solomon obeying these principles and his wholehearted devotion to and faith in God. David’s message to Solomon and for all people today emphasized the importance of seeking, worshipping and serving the Lord God. David also appealed to Solomon to “be strong and courageous” in trusting God to provide and not to get discouraged (see 1 Chronicles 28:20-21).

Moreover, David instructed Solomon to be careful to obey study and follow all of God's commands. The teachings of Holy Scriptures are the keys to peace, security, joy, happiness, and justice. If we ignore God's teachings and will from the Holy Scriptures, our efforts and resources will fail. In addition, David encouraged Solomon to acknowledge, serve and know God consistently. David knew the importance of complete trust in God’s power, sovereignty, and justice and David knew that God would be faithful to His promises.