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Avoiding Spiritual Disaster. 2 Samuel 11-12. Avoiding Spiritual Disaster. But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death. James 1:14-15.
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Avoiding Spiritual Disaster 2 Samuel 11-12
Avoiding Spiritual Disaster But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death. James 1:14-15
Avoiding Spiritual Disaster I. Spiritual Disaster Springs From Spiritual Neglect (11:1-3).
Avoiding Spiritual Disaster “He [the king] shall not multiply wives for himself, or else his heart will turn away; nor shall he greatly increase silver and gold for himself.” Deuteronomy 17:17
Avoiding Spiritual Disaster • Spiritual Disaster Springs From Spiritual Neglect (11:1-27). • Sin Produces Irreversible Consequences (11:5, 17; 12:14; 13:1-39). • Repentance Leads to Restoration (12:13; Psalm 32:3-7; 1 John 1:9).
Avoiding Spiritual Disaster When I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away Through my groaning all day long. For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; My vitality was drained away as with the fever heat of summer. I acknowledged my sin to You, And my iniquity I did not hide; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord”;
Avoiding Spiritual Disaster And You forgave the guilt of my sin. Therefore, let everyone who is godly pray to You in a time when You may be found; Surely in a flood of great waters they will not reach him. You are my hiding place; You preserve me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Psalm 32:3-7
Avoiding Spiritual Disaster If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9
Avoiding Spiritual Disaster • Spiritual Disaster Springs From Spiritual Neglect (11:1-27). • Sin Produces Irreversible Consequences (11:5, 17; 12:14; 13:1-39). • Repentance Leads to Restoration (12:13; Psalm 32:3-7; 1 John 1:9).