King David was a central figure in the Old Testament and for Israel. God even declared that David was a man after His own heart. Although David had faults and sinned greatly, he was a man who sought God and wanted to do what God called him to do. When faced with his sin, David immediately repented and received the Lord’s mercy.
Matthew 5:8 says, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” God is more concerned with the purity of your heart than He is with what rules you may follow or what service you may perform. The world’s religions are based upon following rules and performing religious rituals. Christianity, however, is based upon a relationship with God beginning with washing away of our sins through the blood sacrifice of Jesus Christ. From this initial cleansing of our hearts we can continue to have a pure heart by following Jesus and confessing our sins when we fail. Maintaining a close relationship with God motivates us to walk uprightly in His love and grace.
Reluctant Retiree 