And the LORD said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thine heart to build an house unto my name, thou didst well that it was in thine heart.
Ver. 18. Thou didst well, that it was in thine heart.] It is God's revealed will that men should be "ready to every good work." David was so to this of building the temple, but God had otherwise determined it. Howbeit David's desire and intent is accepted. 2 Samuel 7:11 , &c. Surely as wicked men are condemned because they act against God's command, though according to his decree: so believers are approved, not because they obey God's decree, but his command.