David was guilty of adultery and murder (2 Sam. 11). This we have called “David’s Sin.” Though a man after God’s own heart, he fell (Acts 13:21, 22). He also faltered when he numbered Israel. We can learn from David’s other sin: 1. Listen to true friends 2. Confess your sins 3. God is merciful 4. Offer real sacrifices 5. Trust in God.

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2. Guilty of adultery & murder, 2 Sam. 11
“David’s sin”
Man after God’s own heart, Acts 13:21, 22
Also failed by numbering Israel, 2 Sam. 24

4. Joab tried to stop David
David wanted all men counted
Joab objected, 1 Chron. 21:6
David would not relent
Trouble followed

5. Need to hear friends who respect God
Stick closer than a brother, Prov. 18:24
Faithful wounds, Prov. 27:6
Hearty counsel, Prov. 27:9
Sharpens us, Prov. 27:17

6. David’s conscience bothered him
A righteous man overall
Tried to bury sin in the past; didn’t work
Confessed to God & sought mercy

7. We must repent & confess
As soon as our conscience bothers us
God already knows, 1 Jn. 3:20
Confess the sin, 1 Jn. 1:9
Seek God’s mercy, Acts 8:22

8. He gave David a choice, 24:13
David put himself & Israel in God’s hands
The Lord stopped short, 24:15, 16

9. God does not punish us in this life
With what we deserve
Deserve eternal punishment, Rom. 6:23
Punishments in this life not close
Physical pain
Emotional turmoil
Financial ruin

10. Araunah offered David all he needed
David refused, 24:24
The Lord accepted it, 24:25

11. Our sacrifices must cost something
Widow’s two mites, Lk. 21:1-4
Poor saints, 2 Cor. 8:1-5
Types of sacrifice
Money
Time
Reputation

12. David numbered Israel
because he lost trust in God
Blessed with military victories
God would have given more

13. We can trust God
Trust the Blesser, not the blessing,
1 Tim. 6:17-19
When facing the consequences of sin,
Prov. 3:5