Qualities of a Young David: How Do You Compare? (Part 1 of 2)

This is the description of David recorded in 1 Samuel 16:18:

 

Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, who is skillful in playing, a man of valor, a man of war, prudent in speech, and a man of good presence, and the Lord is with him.

 

Part 1 examines the first three qualities:

 

• Skillful in playing - David practiced, worked hard, didn’t quit when things were difficult…
• Man of valor - David was a man of integrity, the same man when no one was watching…or everyone was watching…
• Man of war - David was willing to fight for what he believed in, to protect the name of His God, to protect the weak or innocent…even if it cost him

 

These are great character qualities to develop in your own life - as Thomas Watson reminds us, you can judge a flower by its buds, you can judge a man by his youth!

 

T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle (info@training4manhood.com) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website.

 

Huge thank you to Jared Wood for allowing T4M to use his music in our intro and outro selections.