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CHARLES \u2013<\/strong> Missouri Baptist Convention president Jon Nelson challenged messengers and guests gathered for the MBC annual meeting here, Oct. 24, to focus on the heart.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat was the difference between Saul and David \u2013 the heart,\u201d Nelson said, preaching from Acts 13:21. \u201cBoth sinned, but the difference was in the heart and not the actions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In his address relating to the convention theme of \u201cReflecting Christ to a Watching World,\u201d Nelson said it was important to determine why David was considered \u201ca man after God\u2019s own heart.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLooking at how David\u2019s heart was in the right place will show us how I reflect goodness in a broken and watching world,\u201d Nelson, pastor of Soma Community Church in Jefferson City, said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDavid would seek after God,\u201d Nelson said. \u201cHe had a desire to please God, despite his sin. David trusted God rather than fearing man. He showed that with his faithful service to his flock, going against a lion and a bear. Then he fought Goliath, trusting God.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Relating it to pastors leading congregations, Nelson cautioned, \u201cDon\u2019t let the wolves roam too long. Put them down. If members decide to leave, let them go. They will come back if they know His voice.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDavid desired to serve rather seeking honor for himself,\u201d Nelson added. \u201cWe shouldn\u2019t pump our chests, but bring glory to God. Whether David was a shepherd boy or king, he pointed to God. The world is watching us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Nelson also pointed to David\u2019s willingness to confess his sin rather than to cover it up. \u201cHe repented of his sin, he turned from it. We are called to confront our sin and not hide from it. Do this for a watching world,\u201d he said, \u201cwhere there is exposed sin, grace abounds.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need to call out sin. Exposing sin has brought churches back together,\u201d Nelson said. \u201cIt is our attitude toward sin. Will we handle it and justify sin, or will we ask for mercy? It is time to call out sin. David fell on his face and asked for mercy from God.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSpending time in ministry is also important,\u201d Nelson said. \u201cThere are two types of people \u2013 those that just fight the battle and pound the dirt, just making dust but not accomplishing the work; and those that bring God in the mix and do real ministry.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Nelson moved a clear bowl of dirt to centerstage and pounded it to illustrate his point. Then, he picked up a pitcher of water and poured it into the dirt-filled bowl.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGod is the water. Pour Him into the midst of the dirt and mix it in,\u201d he said, as he put both hands in the bowl. \u201cGet dirty and be a part of the ministry. God says, \u2018My people deserve it.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe church is full of broken people,\u201d he said. \u201cWe must be willing to step in and get dirty. Then, wipe it off and move on.\u201d As Nelson told Missouri Baptists to wipe it off, he pulled out his hands and wiped both mud caked hands on his sparkling white shirt.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you don\u2019t know what to do, trust God and let others come alongside,\u201d he concluded. \u201cWalk with your congregation. 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