Sin Is Always Against God (2 Samuel 12:1-14) SIN

Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” – 2 Samuel 12:13

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It was the time of war. David sent Joab, his commander, with the army to fight against the Ammonites. But David did not go. Instead, David who could not sleep was pacing on the roof of the palace. And that is when David saw Bathsheba bathing. 

David was tempted. Bathsheba too was bathing in an inappropriate place where she could be easily seen. Things didn’t stop there. David enquired about her and sent for her. And soon enough Bathsheba was pregnant. And that led to the next sin. To cover up the adultery, David murdered Uriah, her husband.  

God sent Nathan the prophet to David. Nathan explained his sin to him through a story. David recognized his sin and was deeply repentant. He did not try to explain or give excuses. He did not blame anyone. He took responsibility for what he had done. His response was very powerful and is relevant to every Christian even today. 

Sin is always against God. And trying to hide our sin is only a deception. We may be able to hide our sin with difficulty from our conscience. But our sin is never hidden before God. Sin hinders our relationship and fellowship with God and people.

As soon as we are conscious of having sinned, the only way is to confess and repent. Not to try to reason, justify or explain it away. We need to go to the Lord in prayer, acknowledge our sin to Him, confess and seek His forgiveness. Unconfessed sin is a barrier to our spiritual life and power. 

What sin do you need to bring to the Lord today?

Lord, give me a humble and contrite heart, I pray.

Extended Reading — 2 Samuel 11-12; 1 Chronicles 20


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