David's Other Sin
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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