Why was David a ' MAN AFTER (GOD'd) OWN HEART when he was so terrible?

Question

Doesn't that mean that the smart people do what they want, think of their own pleasures and needs and God will forgive them? Why be "good?"

GOD's own heart.

Answer 1

Because David was quick to repent and
Quick to forgive.

Answer 2

David wasn't a man after God's own Heart because he sinned. He was a man after God's own heart because He loved the Lord and repented of the evil that he'd done when he had Uriah the Hittite killed to be able to cover up Bathsheba's pregnancy.

Many of the Psalms deal with David's grief at betraying the Lord that he loved so much. It wasn't just that he'd gotten caught in his sins, but that he had hurt God and brought shame to Him.

Smart people would note the suffering and repentence that David went through because he disobeyed God and would avoid sin altogether. Following God's commandments brings peace and joy to a person's life, while rebellion brings just the opposite. That's why being "good" is its own reward.

Answer 3

You should be good to set a good example to those around you that are non- believers or younger people. By the way , I think Davids name meant that . He was called that because, God doesn't look at all the bad things you have done, especially if you have asked for forgiveness, He looks a the good things, and most of the stuff that David did was good and what God would have done if he were on the earth at the time. kinda like wwjd (what would jesus do)

Answer 4

He was a man after God's own heart mostly because of his behavior. He did things wrong, all us humans do, but he repented of those things. He did what God wanted him to do, and he was faithful while doing it. He did not question God and rebuked those who did. He stood for God when nobody else would and had faith that God would be with him against anything he would come across. He fell to sin, as we all do time to time, but over all, he was one of the best we had. He rejoiced in God speaking with him on things. When he sinned and tried to hide it, God stopped speaking with him for a while, which drove him nuts in a way. He wanted to keep his sin hidden, but also wanted God, he learned you can't have both and opted to have God instead. He told everyone what he had done shortly after. What other man would have done this?

Answer 5

That is so wrong! We are to live according to God's word, and not the way this world lives which is according to satan.
Jesus is not only the Son of God, but also His word come to us in the flesh.

John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

John 8:23 And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.

Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

You need to take this seriously now, because you will remember the chances you had but did not take them and it will be too late for you then.

Wise people follow God, for it is not smart to go against Him.

Answer 6

Like all of us, David was a sinner. But he was someone who tried to find and follow God's will in everything. On those occasions when he did sin, he was quick to repent. Like in the case of his adultery, when he was called on it, he publicly acknowledged and repented of the sin, and privately when a lay before God for a week in weeping and fasting, seeking his forgiveness. It was in his honest sorry over sin and its consequences that David was after God's heart.

Answer 7

David did do a couple of nasty things during his lifetime.
If anyone was to be judged strictly by what they do, we are all condemned.
The point God considers is attitude after having made a mistake.
Does one think:
Na. Na. I did it. I did it. And I don't care!!"
OR
Is their attitude more:
"O my God! What have I done? How could I have been so stupid?"
The second attitude is easier to live with in God's eyes.
This was David's attitude.
You'll note he never made the same mistake twice.
His repentance was sincere.
Its easier to love a person like that.

Answer 8

David was the King of Israel. But, if you recall, he wasn't the first one. Saul was the first king of Israel and, to say the least, he wasn't faithful to the commandments of God. He didn't follow God in his ruling of Israel. In 1 Samuel 13:13-14. Samuel came to Saul to tell him that a man after God's own heart will be chosen to rule over Israel. It is comparing Saul (unfaithful) to David (faithful).

God is a God of grace. Any sin, no matter what of it, will seperate you from the relationship that you have with God. To think that we can simply sin as we choose and follow our own desires and sit back and abuse the forgiving power of God isn't following God at all. Being faithful to God means striving to be holy. We are called to be holy like God is holy. Holy means to be set apart. In Romans, we are called to not conform to world around us. In Matthew, in the Sermon on the Mount, we are told to be perfect like God is perfect in loving everyone. It's not about our actions. It is about following God so that we can continue to grow in him and have that relationship with Him. That is the reward. If you think that we can just go off and do whatever and continually be forgiven, then you misunderstand God's grace.

Answer 9

God is not stupid. He does not forgive someone who has no remorse for their past behavior. You cannot plan to be sorry in the future.

The simple answer was that David was humble enough to admit it when he messed up. His predecessor, King Saul, committed relatively minor sins by contrast, but God ultimately rejected him as king because when confronted with his faults, he made excuses, or blamed someone else, rather than reform. Ever try to have a relationship with someone who was too proud to ever say that he was sorry? Impossible, isn't it?

Answer 10

David had faith in God. He sure did screw up alot though. David's biggest recorded screw up was when he had a man killed to get him out of the way for his wife. David asked for forgiveness and repented. There were still consequences for that action though... Other examples of Godly men were Joseph, and again Paul. They weren't perfect either. That is why Christ died for us.