The Sin of David Our sin matters and can affect more lives than you think. 2 Sam. 24

Introduction One of the most beautiful statements God has made about a person: “a man after My heart, who will do all My will.” Technically, David did not do all of God’s will. Cp. Exo. 20:13-14 David’s lifestyle, however, reflected a tender heart that sought God’s will continuously. The beauty of the Bible reveals the totality of one who truly sought God.

One of the most beautiful statements God has made about a person: “a man after My heart, who will do all My will.”

Technically, David did not do all of God’s will. Cp. Exo. 20:13-14

David’s lifestyle, however, reflected a tender heart that sought God’s will continuously.

The beauty of the Bible reveals the totality of one who truly sought God.

Introduction In this sermon we focus on the sin of David. Learning that it doesn’t matter what the sin is necessarily, but how far reaching its consequences can be to self and others. How our sins today are no different in how they can affect so many others.

In this sermon we focus on the sin of David.

Learning that it doesn’t matter what the sin is necessarily, but how far reaching its consequences can be to self and others.

How our sins today are no different in how they can affect so many others.

David’s Sin The sin: a profane census. 2 Sam. 24 The Lord’s anger again burned against Israel. v. 1 God (by allowing Satan) incited David to take a census of the enrolled fighting men. v. 2 (1 Chron. 21:1) After taking the census David was sorry and asked God’s forgiveness. v. 10

The sin: a profane census. 2 Sam. 24

The Lord’s anger again burned against Israel. v. 1

God (by allowing Satan) incited David to take a census of the enrolled fighting men. v. 2 (1 Chron. 21:1)

After taking the census David was sorry and asked God’s forgiveness. v. 10

David’s Sin It didn’t matter what the sin was necessarily. Some teach that David’s sin was that of pride: maybe so . Cp. Psa. 74:4-5 Others say his sin was in not practicing the ransom price in the census: maybe so. Exo. 30:11-16 The scriptures, however, do not necessarily imply what the sin was .

It didn’t matter what the sin was necessarily.

Some teach that David’s sin was that of pride: maybe so . Cp. Psa. 74:4-5

Others say his sin was in not practicing the ransom price in the census: maybe so. Exo. 30:11-16

The scriptures, however, do not necessarily imply what the sin was .

David’s Sin The consequences of David’s sin were far reaching. David’s adultery with Bathsheba and murder against Uriah certainly affected numerous people. 2 Sam. 11 His sinful census, however, directly affected the lives of more than 70,000 (not including their family, friends, economy, etc. of Israel)! THINK: weren’t there any in Israel to stand up to the king? Cp. Acts 5:29

The consequences of David’s sin were far reaching.

David’s adultery with Bathsheba and murder against Uriah certainly affected numerous people. 2 Sam. 11

His sinful census, however, directly affected the lives of more than 70,000 (not including their family, friends, economy, etc. of Israel)!

THINK: weren’t there any in Israel to stand up to the king? Cp. Acts 5:29

Our Sins Affects Many Others As Well It doesn’t matter if people don’t know about our sins. Psa. 90:8 What matters is that we know, and God knows. Cp. Num. 32:20-23; Gen. 44:16 The consequences may be far reaching and greater than we realize in how it affects the lives of people.

It doesn’t matter if people don’t know about our sins. Psa. 90:8

What matters is that we know, and God knows. Cp. Num. 32:20-23; Gen. 44:16

The consequences may be far reaching and greater than we realize in how it affects the lives of people.

Our Sins Affects Many Others As Well We need a penitent heart like David. Many do not realize that God works the same today as He did during the days of David. Cp. Heb. 13:8 Even though we may have a penitent heart, God’s justice comes sooner or later. If/when we become guilty of sin, may we have a heart tender and penitent like king David.

We need a penitent heart like David.

Many do not realize that God works the same today as He did during the days of David. Cp. Heb. 13:8

Even though we may have a penitent heart, God’s justice comes sooner or later.

If/when we become guilty of sin, may we have a heart tender and penitent like king David.

Conclusion You may also be a man after God’s heart but can bring about great consequences to the lives of many as a result of your sin. Please consider your heart and the choices you make.

You may also be a man after God’s heart but can bring about great consequences to the lives of many as a result of your sin.

Please consider your heart and the choices you make.