“…The Lord has sought out for Himself a man after His own heart, and the Lord has appointed him as ruler over His people…” – 1 Samuel 13:14 (NASB95)
The Four Steps to David’s Sin:
(vv.1-4)
Step 1. David’s laziness to sin
(Paul) …but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified. – 1 Corinthians 9:27 (NASB95)
Spiritual Apathy Self-Test:
Am I noticing a decreased desire for the things of God?
Am I losing sight of the urgency of the Gospel?
Am I becoming comfortable with “good enough”?
Step 2. David to his sin
“I have made a covenant with my eyes…” – Job 31:1 (NASB)
Step 3. David his sin
Step 4. David on his sin
(Moses) …choosing rather to endure ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin… – Hebrews 11:25 (NASB95)
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. – Galatians 5:16 (NASB)
Important Lessons from David’s Sin:
1. Unrepented sin leads to (vv.14-15)
He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion. – Proverbs 28:13 (NASB95)
2. Our sin doesn’t just affect ourselves, it (vv.18-21)
For the ways of a man are before the eyes of the Lord, and He watches all his paths. – Proverbs 5:21 (NASB95)
3. Find your (vv.1-12)
What Does True Repentance Look Like?
Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation
And sustain me with a willing spirit. Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, And sinners will be converted to You. – Psalms 51:10-13 (NASB95)
4. Forgiveness of sin is not freedom from the (vv.13-14)
5. After repentance comes (vv.24-25)
The Main Point: God can redeem our
How blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered! – Psalms 32:1 (NASB95)