Sensitivity, Part 2 (The Man in the Mirror #52)

In keeping with our theme of dealing with the man (or woman) in the mirror, we are going to continue discussing the building of important biblical character traits in your life. Today, we will continue looking at the quality of Sensitivity from "The Power for True Success" by the Institute in Basic Life Principles.

Josiah was only eight years old when he became King of Judah. The biography that God wrote of his life concludes with an amazing tribute: “And like unto him was there no king before him, that turned to the LORD with all his heart, and with all his soul, and with all his might, according to all the law of Moses; neither after him arose there any like him.”

According to the record, the key to his greatness was his tender heart. The account also explains how he developed it.

1. He purposed to please God.

God’s summary of the life and ministry of Josiah is this: “He did that which was right in the sight of the LORD.” As a boy, Josiah set his heart to follow the Lord in the same way that Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself by participating in heathen customs.

2. He chose a Godly role model. 

It would have been easy for Josiah to follow the evil ways of his father and grandfather. Instead, he chose to walk “in all the ways of David his father.” King Josiah used David’s life as a pattern for righteous living, because David was known as a man after God’s own heart.

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