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David’s Other Sin

David’s Other Sin

Guilty of adultery & murder, 2 Sam. 11 “David’s sin” Man after God’s own heart, Acts 13:21, 22 Also failed by numbering Israel, 2 Sam. 24

David’s Other SinListen To True Friends

Confess Your Sins

God Is Merciful

Offer Real Sacrifices

Trust In God

David’s Other Sin

Joab tried to stop David David wanted all men counted Joab objected, 1 Chron. 21:6 David would not relent Trouble followed

Listen To True Friends2 Sam. 24:1-4

David’s Other Sin

Need to hear friends who respect God Stick closer than a brother, Prov. 18:24 Faithful wounds, Prov. 27:6 Hearty counsel, Prov. 27:9 Sharpens us, Prov. 27:17

Listen To True Friends2 Sam. 24:1-4

David’s Other Sin

David’s conscience bothered him A righteous man overall Tried to bury sin in the past; didn’t work Confessed to God & sought mercy

Confess Your Sins2 Sam. 24:10

David’s Other Sin

We must repent & confessAs soon as our conscience bothers us

God already knows, 1 Jn. 3:20 Confess the sin, 1 Jn. 1:9 Seek God’s mercy, Acts 8:22

Confess Your Sins2 Sam. 24:10

David’s Other Sin

He gave David a choice, 24:13 David put himself & Israel in God’s hands The Lord stopped short, 24:15, 16

God Is Merciful2 Sam. 24:11-17

David’s Other Sin

God does not punish us in this lifeWith what we deserve

Deserve eternal punishment, Rom. 6:23 Punishments in this life not close

Physical pain Emotional turmoil Financial ruin

God Is Merciful2 Sam. 24:11-17

David’s Other Sin

Araunah offered David all he needed David refused, 24:24 The Lord accepted it, 24:25

Offer Real Sacrifices2 Sam. 24:18-25

David’s Other Sin

Our sacrifices must cost something Widow’s two mites, Lk. 21:1-4 Poor saints, 2 Cor. 8:1-5 Types of sacrifice

Money Time Reputation

Offer Real Sacrifices2 Sam. 24:18-25

David’s Other Sin

David numbered Israelbecause he lost trust in God

Blessed with military victories God would have given more

Trust In God2 Sam. 24

David’s Other Sin

We can trust God Trust the Blesser, not the blessing,1 Tim. 6:17-19 When facing the consequences of sin,Prov. 3:5

Trust In God2 Sam. 24