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
Joab tried to stop David David wanted all men counted Joab objected, 1 Chron. 21:6 David would not relent Trouble followed
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 conscience bothered him A righteous man overall Tried to bury sin in the past; didn’t work Confessed to God & sought mercy
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
He gave David a choice, 24:13 David put himself & Israel in God’s hands The Lord stopped short, 24:15, 16
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
Araunah offered David all he needed David refused, 24:24 The Lord accepted it, 24:25
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 numbered Israel because he lost trust in God Blessed with military victories God would have given more
We can trust God Trust the Blesser, not the blessing, 1 Tim. 6:17-19 When facing the consequences of sin, Prov. 3:5