Psalm 101:6

Psalm 101:6

The faithful in the land

David sets an example for us all here. He deliberately decides whom he will associate with and who will assist with his reign over the land. It will be the faithful ones and the blameless ones who he sets his eyes upon, in other words he will show favour to such people and appoint them to positions in his kingdom. The faithful here are not just reliable but those who show moral integrity, they are faithful to the Law and to God. Moses referred to Joshua as his aide and the younger man was his attendant and personal servant, in the same way Joseph was the trusted aide of Pharaoh, and Elisha set fire to his past way of life and became the servant of Elijah. The fact that David made hundreds of such appointments is proved by the following statement from 1 Chronicles 28:1. “David summoned all the officials of Israel to assemble at Jerusalem: the officers over the tribes, the commanders of the divisions in the service of the king, the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds and the officials in charge of all the property and livestock belonging to the king and his sons, together with the palace officials, the warriors and all the brave fighting men.” These men all ministered to him and their major qualification was that they were the faithful and blameless in the land.

The above is not the way of the world but it should certainly be the way of the church. Men and women of faith, of loyalty, of devotion to God and moral uprightness are far more qualified to lead God’s people than those who just have academic or theological qualifications. Of course, if you have both you have struck gold, but morality and integrity still take precedence!

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