Lessons from a Sinful King

Lessons from a Sinful King

Allen LaRossi
John Born University

Christian Fundamentals of Organizational Leadership.
Professor Jay Foley
6/1/2015

Abstract
What is sin, and how is it shown in 2 Samuel 11-12? Through this paper I will explain the Sins of Kind David and the long road to which he takes to repents and obtains forgiveness in the eyes of the Lord.

Lessons from a Sinful King Sin is defined as, an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law. In the book of Second Samuel we learn about the sins of King David. King David has committed three sins in the eyes of his Lord. David has coveted Uriah’s wife, commit adultery, and ultimately have Uriah killed to cover up his sins. King David’s downfall was fourfold. He saw, he sent, he inquired, and he took. At first sight what David had been doing was nothing more than admiring. Throughout time and in our lives today we admire, we tend to look at things and show praise to them, and give them the admiration they deserve. Take (Genesis 3-4) Adam and Eve would have never gotten into trouble if they were to of just looked at the fruit. We all have things that tempt us, but it’s when we give into the temptations we begin to fall. David had such a strong admiration for Uriah’s wife that he sent someone to gather Bathsheba so that he could lay bed with her. At this point David has already Coveted Uriah’s wife which in turn lead to him committing adultery with her as well. One thing I would like to point out is that at no time does it talk about the willingness or recentness that Bathsheba had in regards to King David sleeping with her. When talking about sin it is a two way street, if King David did not rape this woman then sin was had by both. The act of adultery has cumulated events that lead to a child between David and Bathsheba, where instead of trying to make things right the king, covers up his sin with more sins. King Davis sends for Uriah to come home from war. David’s goal is to get Uriah to come home and lay bed with his wife, so that once Bathsheba has her baby everyone including Uriah would think that child was his. When Uriah arrives back from war he does not even go home he does not think it would be right for him to see his family with his Soldier still fighting and not able to see theirs. So then David tries to get Uriah drunk, David thinks that if he makes Uriah commit a sin that it will overshadow the sins he has already committed. Uriah’s will and love for God shows to be too strong to break in the form of committing a sin. Uriah shows himself to be honorable in his decisions placing his desires secondary to God and whom he serves. The King was so caught up in his sin and in his lies that he has to result in killing Uriah so that his sin would not be revealed to his people. After killing Uriah, David thought he was in the clear until later months went by and we are introduced to Nathan. Nathan is a prophet of God, and was sent to let everyone know of the sin David had committed. You could even look at it as if Nathan what King David conscience, the sins and death had been weighing on the Kings for months till he finally had enough and broke. It makes you think, do you have anyone like David in your life, do you have someone or a friend that will let you know that something is wrong with you, or to call you out for doing evil for the better good not worrying about the friendship that could be in jeopardy? Also do you have a conscience that would not allow you to cover up something that you have done? When David finds out that Nathan is trying to do, he goes back to the same mindset he had with Uriah. The King wants to cover up his sins, he now wants to have Nathan killed to the point where he starts calling him a “son of death”. (2 Samuel 12:13) When David confesses to his sins, I think he had it wrong. I do not think that David was complete in his confession. David had not just sinned against God, but against Uriah, Bathsheba, and Nathan. Once David starts confessing all of his sins, Nathan assures him of God’s willingness to forgive him for his sins. If we as people repent and ask for forgiveness we should surely be forgiven, but the results of our sins will live on forever. Like I said I do not believe in sin, but I do agree the judicial system, and that can be looked at the same way. Everyone in life will come to a point where they have temptation, with Christian it could be something that is against their religion or it could be someone that is broke and has thoughts of robbing a bank. Both of these examples are either against the law or the divine law both of which you will have to repent. A Christian will have to repent and ask for forgiveness and serve their time under the eyes of God, and the criminal will have to serve their time in prison. In most cases in life all crimes can be forgiven in due time, and with Christian as long as you are sincere and true your sins can and will be forgiven in the eye of the Lord. With that being said you must still live with the consequences of your actions. Years later King David is still a murder and Uriah is still dead, and Bathsheba is still pregnant and their child is still destined to die. In summary of these chapters in the bible, weather you are a Christian or not you can relate and learn from the mistakes of King David. Every day we as humans are tested to our limits. Every day Christians are tested by their faith, but it is how we react to these situations. Do you give into temptation and eat the fruit from the forbidden tree, or do you stand strong with your faith and not give in. We also know that God is the ever forgive God and you but confess to him your sins and they shale be forgiven, but we must always know that know sin goes unknown or unseen, and the results of your sins are forever.