Deacon Jones
Mrs. Crowder
Literature 8 22 February 2023
David and Bathsheba
Vice: Greed/selfishness Virtue: Humble/willing to obey Can a heart of greed and lust be revived? While up on his castle roof, David saw a beautiful young woman bathing, and because of his greed, inquired who she was. After learning her name, He committed adultery and made her pregnant. David placed Uriah, Bathsheba’s husband, on the front lines of war, killing him to cover his sin. Eventually, however, the prophet Nathan rebuked David. He repented and pleaded with the Lord for forgiveness and mercy. David humbly accepted his punishment: the death of the son with Bathsheba. Just because one commits a grievous sin does not mean one must continue the path of
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His lustful intent blinded him to the consequences of his actions. Responsible for murder and adultery, he only cared about the lady he saw bathing on a roof. With a heart full of greed, David influenced his fellow Israelites egregiously, expressing that women are items and idols and can be dealt with in any way. These actions demand the question: Where does it end? David enforced extreme and devastating ideologies on his nation. A thought that sin should be taken lightheartedly, or as long as one is not caught, what harm is done? It seems that sexual sin is excused, as well as murder. David took someone, killed someone, and did not regret any of it until he was confronted. However, David humbly and willingly confessed his sin upon confrontation before the Lord. He showed remorse and the ability to obey God after his inexcusable mistake. Further proving his contrition, David mourned, tore his clothes, fasted, and cleaned himself before the Lord. David did everything he could to show anguish for his wrongs. Altering his life as well as his country's, David cut off his sin and repented, guiding his country towards a path of repentance and forgiveness, not murder and adultery. David and Bathsheba eventually had another son, Solomon, who pleased the