How well do you recognize the deceit of your own heart?
Perceive: David is nearing the age of fifty, plus or minus a few years. The culmination of this story serves as a shining example that no one is too young or too old to fall into deep sins. After his first two attempts for a cover up fail, he conspires to commit murder under the disguise of war. Not only does he conspire to have Uriah eliminated, but he has him carry his death sentence to the front lines. It was also clear to Joab what David was asking him to do, and as his relative and leading general, he was more than willing to be an accomplice. After a fierce battle, Uriah, and many others die because of David’s sin and need to cover up his guilt. David’s response to the messenger of Uriah’s death is callous and insensitive. He shows little regard for the loss of life of this man and the troops who were under his command. It is the darkest hour of his life and ministry.
Practice: When you act in panic, you lose the ability to maintain sound reason and logic which leads to more sin. David thought the only way he could cover up his first sin was to commit more sins. It was not long until he no longer felt guilty for his actions. Unfortunately, feelings can be very misleading in determining right or wrong. Deliberate, repeated sinning dulls a man’s sensitivity to God’s word, God’s ways, and the needs of other people. The more you try to cover up a sin, the more insensitive you become. Above all else guard your heart, from it flow the springs of life (Proverbs 4:23).
Pray: Lord, enable me to guard my heart against the world, the flesh, the devil, and most of all the deceitfulness of my own heart!
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice: When you act in panic, you lose the ability to maintain sound reason and logic which leads to more sin. David thought the only way he could cover up his first sin was to commit more sins. It was not long until he no longer felt guilty for his actions. Unfortunately, feelings can be very misleading in determining right or wrong. Deliberate, repeated sinning dulls a man’s sensitivity to God’s word, God’s ways, and the needs of other people. The more you try to cover up a sin, the more insensitive you become. Above all else guard your heart, from it flow the springs of life (Proverbs 4:23).
Pray: Lord, enable me to guard my heart against the world, the flesh, the devil, and most of all the deceitfulness of my own heart!
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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