Now my father David had a strong desire to build a temple to honor the Lord God of Israel.

May you demonstrate wholehearted devotion to the Lord our God by following his rules and obeying his commandments, as you are presently doing.”

The high places were not eliminated, yet Asa was wholeheartedly devoted to the Lord throughout his lifetime.

Nathan said to David, “You should do whatever you have in mind, for God is with you.”

Now my father David had a strong desire to build a temple to honor the Lord God of Israel.

They solemnly agreed to seek the Lord God of their ancestors with their whole heart and being.

The high places were not eliminated from Israel, yet Asa was wholeheartedly devoted to the Lord throughout his lifetime.

He commanded them: “Carry out your duties with respect for the Lord, with honesty, and with pure motives.

However, the high places were not eliminated; the people were still not devoted to the God of their ancestors.

Now I intend to make a covenant with the Lord God of Israel, so that he may relent from his raging anger.

everyone who has determined to follow God, the Lord God of his ancestors, even if he is not ceremonially clean according to the standards of the temple.”

“Therefore, listen to me, you men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wickedness, from the Almighty to do evil.

Tremble with fear and do not sin! Meditate as you lie in bed, and repent of your ways! (Selah)

Let the oppressed eat and be filled! Let those who seek his help praise the Lord! May you live forever!

The one whose deeds are blameless and whose motives are pure, who does not lie, or make promises with no intention of keeping them.

I said, “During the night I will remember the song I once sang; I will think very carefully.” I tried to make sense of what was happening.

O Lord, teach me how you want me to live! Then I will obey your commands. Make me wholeheartedly committed to you!

I will walk in the way of integrity. When will you come to me? I will conduct my business with integrity in the midst of my palace.

I will destroy anyone who slanders his neighbor in secret. I will not tolerate anyone who has a cocky demeanor and an arrogant attitude.

Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the godly and the congregation.