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David’s Other Sin. www.HebronChurchOfChrist.com. 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 Sin. Listen To True Friends. Confess Your Sins. God Is Merciful.
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David’s Other Sin www.HebronChurchOfChrist.com
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 Sin Listen To True Friends Confess Your Sins God Is Merciful Offer Real Sacrifices Trust In God
David’s Other Sin Listen To True Friends 2 Sam. 24:1-4 • Joab tried to stop David • David wanted all men counted • Joab objected, 1 Chron. 21:6 • David would not relent • Trouble followed
David’s Other Sin Listen To True Friends 2 Sam. 24:1-4 • 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
David’s Other Sin Confess Your Sins 2 Sam. 24:10 • David’s conscience bothered him • A righteous man overall • Tried to bury sin in the past; didn’t work • Confessed to God & sought mercy
David’s Other Sin Confess Your Sins 2 Sam. 24:10 • We must repent & confess • As 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
David’s Other Sin God Is Merciful 2 Sam. 24:11-17 • He gave David a choice, 24:13 • David put himself & Israel in God’s hands • The Lord stopped short, 24:15, 16
David’s Other Sin God Is Merciful 2 Sam. 24:11-17 • God does not punish us in this life • With what we deserve • Deserve eternal punishment, Rom. 6:23 • Punishments in this life not close • Physical pain • Emotional turmoil • Financial ruin
David’s Other Sin Offer Real Sacrifices 2 Sam. 24:18-25 • Araunah offered David all he needed • David refused, 24:24 • The Lord accepted it, 24:25
David’s Other Sin Offer Real Sacrifices 2 Sam. 24:18-25 • 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
David’s Other Sin Trust In God 2 Sam. 24 • David numbered Israel • because he lost trust in God • Blessed with military victories • God would have given more
David’s Other Sin Trust In God 2 Sam. 24 • We can trust God • Trust the Blesser, not the blessing, • 1 Tim. 6:17-19 • When facing the consequences of sin, • Prov. 3:5