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What Makes a Good Hearted King?
The heart of a King reflects the heart of his father. As King's it is our duty to seek after God's own heart. Everything a king does has to be a reflection of the true King of all Kings. God isn't looking for a perfect performance but a perfect heart. It is the strive for his vision of perfection he is searching for. God vision of perfection is his own heart. His strength is made perfect in us from the heart. A good king is always looking to grow and change for the better in every area of his life. God searches the heart of a king/man.
We are to press toward that mark. The apostle Paul said, “He pressed toward the mark of perfection.”
Matthew 5:48
You, therefore, must be perfect [growing into complete maturity of godliness in mind and character, having reached the proper height of virtue and integrity], as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Philippians 3:12
Not that I have already reached [the goal] or am already fully mature, but I make every effort to take hold of it because I also have been taken hold of by Christ Jesus.
good-heart·ed:
kind and well meaning.
Proverbs 21:1
The king's heart is like channels of water in the hand of the LORD; He turns it wherever He wishes.
Luke 8:15
But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.
1 Chronicles 28:20
And David said to his son Solomon, Be strong and of a good heart and do your work; have no fear and do not be troubled, for the Lord God, my God, is with you; he will not give you up, and his face will not be turned away from you, till all the work necessary for the house of the Lord is complete.
Striving For a Perfect Heart
1 Chronicles 28:9
And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.
1Kings 15:3
And he walked in all the sins of his father, which he had done before him: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as the heart of David his father.
2 Chronicles 16:9
For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is perfect toward him. You have acted foolishly in this. Indeed, from now on you will surely have wars. [Wars can also be within yourself]
Job 1:8
And Jehovah saith unto the Adversary, 'Hast thou set thy heart against My servant Job because there is none like him in the land, a man perfect and upright, fearing God, and turning aside from evil?
Psalm 97:11
Light is sown like seed for the righteous And gladness for the upright in heart.
Characteristics of a Perfect Heart
⦁ A person with a perfect heart is always growing in some area of their life. Are you growing? Are you different this year than last year?
Matthew 5:48
You, therefore, must be perfect [growing into complete maturity of godliness in mind and character, having reached the proper height of virtue and integrity], as your heavenly Father is perfect.
⦁ Being Fully Committed. It takes discipline of the Body, Mind, and Spirit. Presenting all your members and faculties ( Eyes, Ears, and Mouth) to God.
Romans 12:1
I appeal to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies [presenting all your members and faculties] as a living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing to God, which is your reasonable (rational, intelligent) service and spiritual worship.
3. A perfect heart is not filled with guilt and condemnation. It will hinder growth and stunt your commitment.
John 3:17
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Uprightness
Psalms 25:8-10
Good and upright is the LORD; Therefore He instructs sinners in the way. He leads the humble in justice, And He teaches the humble His way. All the paths of the LORD are lovingkindness and truth To those who keep His covenant and His testimonies.
Psalms 25:21
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.
Proverbs 2:7
He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity,
1 Chronicles 29:17
Since I know, O my God, that You try the heart and delight in uprightness, I, in the integrity of my heart, have willingly offered all these things; so now with joy I have seen Your people, who are present here, make their offerings willingly to You.
A Legacy of Obedience to God
Joshua became successful and powerful because he obeyed God. Love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. (Joshua 23:11)
Joshua 22:2-3
and said to them, "You have kept all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and have listened to my voice in all that I commanded you. "You have not forsaken your brothers these many days to this day, but have kept the charge of the commandment of the LORD your God.
Romans 6:17
But thanks be to God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were committed,
1 Samuel 15:22
Samuel said, "Has the LORD as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices As in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice,
Deuteronomy 11:13
It shall come about, if you listen obediently to my commandments which I am commanding you today, to love the LORD your God and to serve Him with all your heart and all your soul,
James 1:25
But one who looks intently at the perfect law, the law of liberty, and abides by it, not having become a forgetful hearer but an effectual doer, this man will be blessed in what he does.
Inside the Heart of the Apostle Paul
Paul’s public life, before and after his conversion to Christ, was known by hundreds, probably thousands. His transformation, from murderer to lover, was widely known and undeniable. He is not claiming a private conversion experience. He is stating a public fact. His own explanation was that he had seen the risen Jesus and received forgiveness and a mission.
You have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to destroy it. . . . [But now those who once feared me are saying,] “He who used to persecute us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.” And they glorified God because of me. (Galatians 1:13, 23-24)
Paul knew he was not a perfect man, and he did not hide his flaws, but made them an occasion to help others fight for holiness and joy.
I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. (1 Timothy 1:16)
When he opened his heart up to the people of Ephesus, we see some qualities inside: (Act 20:18-38 )
1. Faithfulness
2. Humility
3.Compassion
We have been given the leadership and guidance of the holy spirit to meet our daily challenges.
We are all Kings under the Kingdom of God!
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