Sirach 44:1-15

But these also were godly men,
whose righteous deeds have not been forgotten;
their wealth will remain with their descendants,
and their inheritance with their children’s children.*
Their descendants stand by the covenants;
their children also, for their sake.
Their offspring will continue for ever,
and their glory will never be blotted out.(Sirach 44:10-13)

Three-thousand years after he died, a group of us were discussing King David.

He certainly accomplished righteous deeds.

He could also be vain, manipulative, cruel, and murderous.

Yet he is remembered with great glory.

David was bold in battle, in sinning, and in love of God.

Boldness -- be we right or wrong -- can clarify.

David was also bold in recognizing error and seeking forgiveness.