David had sinned, committing adultery and murder. He had been confronted and confessed his sin.
The consequences of his sin, even having been forgiven, testify of the pain and grief that sin ultimately results in.
As part of God's judgment, He turns man over to their own desires. The results in David's family will be rape and murder. As God allows, the effects of sin ran its course among his family as his sons acted upon the sin in their hearts.
We can learn from this account valuable lessons... 1. Sin has devastating consequences. 2. Often the effects of sin are felt most by those closest to us. 3. Sin's desires have physical and emotional impact. 4. Sin's passions blind us to the reality of its consequences. 5. Sin is irrational and self-centered. 6. Sin ruins lives. 7. Sin weakens our effectiveness. 8. Sin can never be taken lightly - even forgiven, its effects are devastating.
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In the fall of 1969, Gil began a full-time teaching ministry as Senior Pastor of Indian Hills Community Church. He also earned his Ph.D. from the California Graduate School of Theology. The focus of Pastor Rugh’s ministry is systematic, verse-by-verse teaching of the Bible. As a...
