Read 2 Samuel 12:1-13a.
David's sin reminds us of the story of the bird with the
broken wing. Although it was made whole,
the bird never flew as high again. Note:
1. This
was not the sin of a hardened sinner or an irreligious person but of a
believer.
2. This
wrong of David was not just a mistake but a sin.
3. While
the sin was done secretly (v12), God saw it and judged openly.
ƒ What
leads the believer into sin.
1. Inactivity
and idleness in the Lord's service.
2. Too
great security and confidence in the flesh.
3. Neglect
of prayer and watching.
ƒ The
effect of sin in the believer's life.
w Upon
the Lord: displeasure, 2 Sam. 11:27.
w Upon
the sinner: misery, Psalm 51:12.
w Upon
others:
1. An
occasion to the enemy, v14.
2. Trouble
in his family, v10.
ƒ The
place of God's messenger.
w The
messenger might be a pastor, Christian worker, Sunday School teacher, or simply
the Word of God.
w David
did not send for Nathan; God sent him (v1,7).
w Nathan
spoke plainly: THOU ART THE MAN!
ƒ The
response of David.
1. He
did not have Nathan put out.
2. He
didn't resent the messenger.
3. He
didn't excuse himself.
4. His
acknowledgment means "I have sinned."
Watch and pray lest you enter into temptation.
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