2 Chronicles 17:1-4

The account here given of Jeoshaphat's prudence in strengthening himself in his kingdom, is far less interesting than what is said of him, of his walking in the counsel of the Lord. The most lovely feature in every character is that of grace. How truly becoming is it; since we owe everything we have to the Lord, that the bountiful giver should have, if but as tenants of such a Lord, the just rent of his own property.