Noteworthy is David’s consecration to the Lord’s work when he essentially willed all his wealth to God’s house. He challenged Israel’s leaders to do the same, and they did. David led by example and according to God’s law. He loved God’s Law and God’s House. He gave the Lord the very best he could afford. It was a matter of personal integrity for him.

Throwing no rocks at contemporary Christians, I was raised in a time when we tried to give our best to God as we dressed for church. It was for God, and not to just look good. Nowadays, you feel entirely out of place if you even have a tie on to go to church. Just sayin’.

Men look on the outward, but God looks into the heart. Our heart motive was simply to give God our best.

I wonder how King David would dress if he came to church some Sunday.

READ/HEAR: 1 Chron. 28