The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-06-04

This is a lesson that demands great
care in its presentation and treatment,
which will differ widely according to
age For the younger the briefest sort
Of statement that David fell in love
with Uriah's wife and to obtain her
had her husband killed will be sutti-
cient. With such, throw the emphasis
upon the danger Of harboring evil
thoughts and the need Of heart purity
(see Golden Text.
With adults, however, some time
may be devoted to the social evil
which is such a menace to every ma
ton, care being taken lest the discus !
sion become morbid, or that we neglect
to emphasize the fact that the cure
is not in regulation or reformation but
in the regeneration of the human
heart.
|. Davld's Many Good Deeds, II
Samuel, and 9. AS background
for his most repulsive sin David had
long list of excellent deeds. His de-
sire for a better abiding place for the
ark was not according to Gods Will
for two reasons: first, that an ornate
house might easily corrupt, through
idolatry, the spirituality of the Hebrew
religion: second, David was man OF
war and therefore not qualified for
temple building. Though denied, David
did not despair, but at once provided
that his successor carry out his DESIRE
u. David's One Great Sin, II Sam.
ueI, 1876. David's victories over his
enemies are dismissed in few
verses, yet his sin is set forth in de-
tail-another evidence of the divine
origin and inspiration of the Bible
: David had followed the example OF
neighboring kings and taken to him
self many wives, evidently regarding
his fancy as supreme and himself as
above the law. David was "off guard
in the matter of temptation, danger
Gus position for all, both soldier ant
civilian. David had had too long ant
too great period of success and pros
perity after his long period of priVa
ton. and this led to carelessness ant
] pride. David was "off duty" indulg
|" ing in ease while Joab did his fighting
!, As a result he became an adultere
). and murderer, and the record In N
Z way seeks to palliate his guilt. From
all this the record brings to US man
l. important lessons. Outwardly pro:
l. porous and his army successful, d.
IS yid must have felt in his heart tn
n spiritual blight in the words, but tn
a, thing was evil in the eyes OF tn
Lord" ". 81 R. w; no psalm VIII
ing then.
III. Nathan's Parable, II. Sarue
u 1911. 1t is an evidence OF COO
al grace that he sent his servant to T
buke and restore this imam after n
a. own heart" Such is his mercy, II
lp he does not will that any should pc
ne ish but that all might come to Il
knowledge of forgiveness GEEK
3311: Matthew $3.50. No parab
ever had it's desired effect more qulc
" than this one 1t brought conVlcti'
and repentance ". 49, and led to T.
writing of the fifty-frst psalm 1t W
ny q delicate task set before Nathan IN
to rebuke the king, yet it reveals I
he essential nobleness of David In tn
he did not become angry. Nathal
task and his wisdom are revealed
his approach and in the way ne
lie. David to condemn, unwittingly,
own course of action. This was D
rye ter than to begin by upbraiding a
eat denunciation. Verse two suggests
rm ferentially Gods great goodness
David which made the offense one
cup gross ingratitude.
ars ~, Thou Art the MAN,. Ia. III
ice, far the story is one all too comm
and then and now, Of the strong crush
the weak and glorying in their selh
MIA, ness. What follows Is the evioei
leu- of Gods response to mans repentan
Of the parallel to which has nowhere e
tea. been found in the ancient world.
me, glory of it is that David heard
ach needed Gods messenger. The ~h
the sordid story with its resultant act
he on David's part brings US many pr
rial. less lessons. Q) That man VINO
it lived a life of faith and commun
nge fell most miserably when ne neglec
and his duty and took his eyes on =
There is a grave danger ahead OF
: in man who begins to trifie with SIN
If a Cor. 1919. (2) Though a man
cot. (the godly MANI yet he is not utt'
/ to cast down. There is pardon tor
Iddi- yilest sinner and the most al
rave backslider. David's murderous ha
tum and Sustained soul found par
lend FPS. 80 and sly. (3) A mans
hem though he may find pardon, will CT
sxer- all of his future. >,
David felt it in his own life and
attic i,y: both daughter and sons felt
to blight (see chapter 1S), and 1t prot
forth Davids immortal lament
Absalom.
rm- David's trusted friend joined
Jack. sons rebellion and caused David 6
sorrow (see 11:3; 1894; 15:l
Ter ps. 55:12-14).
wa A human book would cover up
axes ! or sock to palliate such an act by
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