The Sin of David

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The Sin of David

• Our sin matters and can affect more lives than
  you think. 2 Sam. 24

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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 Gods will.
  Cp. Exo. 2013-14
• Davids lifestyle, however, reflected a tender
  heart that sought Gods will continuously.
• The beauty of the Bible reveals the totality of
  one who truly sought God.

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Introduction

• In this sermon we focus on the sin of David.
• Learning that it doesnt 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.

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Davids Sin

• The sin a profane census. 2 Sam. 24
• The Lords 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. 211)
• After taking the census David was sorry and asked
  Gods forgiveness. v. 10

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Davids Sin

• It didnt matter what the sin was necessarily.
• Some teach that Davids sin was that of pride
  maybe so. Cp. Psa. 754-5
• Others say his sin was in not practicing the
  ransom price in the census maybe so. Exo.
  3011-16
• The scriptures, however, do not necessarily imply
  what the sin was.

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Davids Sin

• The consequences of Davids sin were far
  reaching.
• Davids 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 werent there any in Israel to stand up to
  the king? Cp. Acts 529

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Our Sins Affects Many Others As Well

• It doesnt matter if people dont know about our
  sins. Psa. 908
• What matters is that we know, and God knows. Cp.
  Num. 3220-23 Gen. 4416
• The consequences may be far reaching and greater
  than we realize in how it affects the lives of
  people.

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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.
  138
• Even though we may have a penitent heart, Gods
  justice comes sooner or later.
• If/when we become guilty of sin, may we have a
  heart tender and penitent like king David.

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Conclusion

• You may also be a man after Gods 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.