The Life of David - Part 12

II Samuel 11:1-27

God gave a very stern warning to us all when He, through the apostle Paul, wrote to the Corinthian church in the tenth chapter. Note verse 12, "Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall." Sin is not very discriminating, it will destroy a person regardless of where they may fit in the social structure. Sin is equally destructive whether in the life of an unsaved person, or in the life of a person who was "after God's own heart". Tonight we come to a very dark chapter in the life of David. From this point forward David will struggle with not only his sin, but the devastating consequences of it until the end of his life.

I. Background. v1

II. The Unfolding of a Tragedy. v2-5

III. The Deception. v6-21

Conclusion: What's wrong with this picture? Not one instance of prayer. Not one moment of seeking forgiveness or counsel. David was totally controlled by the flesh. The flesh will always lead us away from what pleases God. Note: Proverbs 6:32 & 28:13