And as a result, these breaks affected the character of his children. One child raped his half sister. Another son murdered him, and then rebelled against his father. But David continued to marry, and his last wife, Bathsheba, became special. David and Bathsheba begot Solomon, who became King, and the builder of the temple.
Exceptions There are always exceptions to the above concept.
God s grace and mercy can bring about repentance and godliness in children of the worst marriages. Yet as parents, we should not take such grace for granted. Our actions do have influence. As children, we are not bound by the failings of our parents. For there is no such thing as perfect parents.