God promised that a king from David's line would reign eternally- and so, facing imminent death, David established his son Solomon as his successor. Aware of his own failings but confident in the Lord's promises, David advised Solomon to walk in God's ways. The Lord's faithfulness doesn't depend on our obedience, teaches Alistair Begg-but the enjoyment of His blessings does. Any success, whether great or small, always comes by God's grace alone