DAILY TEXT, Monday, January 19, 2026. David, a man who pleases my heart (Acts 13:22).

Let us examine the Scriptures every day 2026

Monday, January 19, 2026

David, a man who pleases my heart (Acts 13:22).

David was a great king. He was also a musician, poet, warrior, and prophet. And he faced many trials. For years he lived as a fugitive, fleeing from the envious King Saul. And even as king, David again had to flee for his life when his son Absalom tried to seize the throne. But despite his troubles and serious mistakes, he remained loyal to God until the end of his life. Jehovah said that he was a man who pleased his heart. That is why it is worthwhile for us to listen to David’s counsel. (1 Kings 15:5)

Consider, for example, what David told his son and successor, Solomon. Jehovah had chosen this young man to continue promoting pure worship and to build a temple in his honor (1 Chron. 22:5). Solomon was going to face some difficulties. What did David advise him? That if he obeyed Jehovah, he would be successful in life (1 Kings 2:2, 3). w24.11 10 pars. 9-11

What did David say to Solomon, and how did those words turn out to be true? (1 Kings 2:2, 3).

What did David tell him? (Read 1 Kings 2:2, 3.) David told his son that if he obeyed Jehovah, he would be successful in life. And so it was for many years. (1 Chron. 29:23-25) Solomon built a magnificent temple, wrote several complete books of the Bible, and helped write others. He was famous for his wisdom and wealth. (1 Kings 4:34) But, as David had said, Solomon would be successful only as long as he obeyed Jehovah God. Sadly, toward the end of his life, he began to worship other gods. As a result, Jehovah withdrew his favor, and Solomon no longer had the wisdom needed to rule justly and righteously. (1 Kings 11:9, 10; 12:4)

What can we learn from David's words?

What is the lesson for us? Obedience leads to success (Ps. 1:1-3). Of course, Jehovah does not promise to give us the riches and glory of Solomon. But if we obey him, he will give us the wisdom needed to make good decisions (Prov. 2:6, 7; Jas. 1:5). His principles are very practical and help us in matters such as employment, education, entertainment, and money. Letting ourselves be guided by God’s wisdom will prevent us from suffering permanent harm (Prov. 2:10, 11). We will have good friendships and the guidance we need to enjoy a happy family life.

How did Carmen achieve success in life?

Carmen, who lives in Mozambique, thought that the key to success was higher education. So she decided to go to university and study architecture. “I loved what I was learning,” she said. “But it was very time-consuming and draining. I had classes from 7:30 in the morning until 6:00 in the evening. It was difficult for me to attend meetings, and I became spiritually weak. Deep down, I realized that I was trying to serve two masters.” (Matt. 6:24) She prayed about this and looked for information in our publications. And what was the result? “After receiving good advice from mature brothers and my mother, I decided to leave university and serve Jehovah full-time. Thanks to that, I was able to make the best decisions of my life. And I don’t regret anything.”

All Rights Reserved Copyright © 2024 Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania JW.ORG.