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INSPIRED EXAMPLE OF REPROOF. 2 SAMUEL 12:1-14. Inspired Example of Reproof. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “How to” Must have their attention 2 Tim. 2:24-26 We must tear down spiritual defenses against listening & obeying God’s will 2 Cor. 10:3-4 People are emotionally attached to their beliefs
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INSPIRED EXAMPLE OF REPROOF 2 SAMUEL 12:1-14
Inspired Example of Reproof • 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “How to” • Must have their attention 2 Tim. 2:24-26 • We must tear down spiritual defenses against listening & obeying God’s will 2 Cor. 10:3-4 • People are emotionally attached to their beliefs • Nathan’s emotional story v.1-4 • David responds correctly to the principlev.5 • Only after this does Nathan make the application to David: “You are the man!” v.7
Inspired Example of Reproof 2. Nathanreminds David of all the blessingstheLord gave him v.7-8 • People sin because of a lack of will much more than a lack of knowledge • People forget the blessing they received from God2 Peter 1:9, Ephesians 1:3 • Do we focus on what we don’t have? Gen. 3:1 • Ingratitude, discontent, covetousness, unhappiness, discouragement, sin Rom. 1:21
Inspired Example of Reproof 3. Nathan specifies David’s wrongs v.9-10 • Nathan was specific and thorough • David despisedthe word of God • He did evil in the Lord’s eyes • HekilledUriah with the Ammonites’ sword • He took Uriah’s wife Matthew 1:6 • Hedishonored God’s name in the nations v.14 4. Nathan then states what the consequences of David’s sins would be v.11-12, Hosea 8:7 • Sex and violence result in sex and violence
Consequences of David’s Sin • Child died 12:14-23 • Amnonrapes Tamar 13:1-20 • Absalom avenges her humiliation by killing Amnon13:21-14:33 • He rebels against David’s leadership 15:1-12 • He took David’s concubines publicly 12:11, 16:20-23 (advice from Bathsheba’s grandfather 23:34, 11:3) • Joab kills Absalom in spite of David’s orders 18:9-15 • Solomon killed Adonijah1 Kings 2:13-25
Purpose of Reproof • David confessed v.13 • David repentedPsalm 51 • The Lord forgaveDavidv.13 • David was restored and could teach others of God’s salvation Psalm 32 • We are forgiven sinners who need to help others be free from sin 2 Tim. 2:24-26 • God’s plan is for the saved to teach those needing to be saved Acts 2:36-41