#soap # 2 Samuel 03 ## Title: Authentic Goodness ## Scripture: (2 Samuel 3:36) “All the people noticed this and it pleased them. In fact, everything the king did pleased all the people.” (NET) ## Observation: Have you ever heard the phrase, “Don’t seek for promotion. Seek to be promotable.” This is great advice because if you only seek a position, you may not have the character, skills, or qualities to keep it. David had been through a lot. He didn’t seek the kingdom. He sought to be worthy of it and basically to survive. When he became king, he had the character to maintain his leadership opportunity. The people noticed, and his influence grew. ## Application: Cultivate character more than contacts. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for growing us slowly but continually.