God never intended for His children to learn by trying something and then discovering whether or not it was the right thing to do. He wants us to learn by reading His Word. In the scriptures, we can read about people from all walks of life. We can look at their victories and see their mistakes. This kind of observation shows us what works and what doesn’t. The life of David provides tremendous lessons for us today. He began to be promoted because he was a man after God’s