How can I be more like David?
1 Samuel 16:7
7 And the Lord said to Samuel: Look not on his countenance, nor on the height of his stature: because I have rejected him, nor do I judge according to the look of man: for man seeth those things that appear, but the Lord beholdeth the heart.
Psalm 51:10-12
10 But I, as a fruitful olive tree in the house of God, have hoped in the mercy of God for ever, yea for ever and ever. 11 I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name, for it is good in the sight of thy saints.
Acts 13:22
22 And when he had removed him, he raised them up David to be king: to whom giving testimony, he said: I have found David, the son of Jesse, a man according to my own heart, who shall do all my wills.
Catholic view (generated):
To be more like David, cultivate a deep relationship with God through prayer, worship, and trust in His guidance, as David did throughout his life. Embrace humility and repentance, recognizing your shortcomings while striving to be a person after God’s own heart. Finally, show courage in your faith and service to others, echoing David’s leadership and commitment to God’s will.
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