Avoiding Spiritual Disaster2 Samuel 11-12

James 1:14-15

But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death.

Avoiding Spiritual Disaster

• Spiritual Disaster Springs from Spiritual Neglect (11:1-4).

Deuteronomy 17:17

He [the king] shall not multiply wives for himself, or else his heart will turn away; nor shall he greatly increase silver and gold for himself.

Avoiding Spiritual Disaster

• Spiritual Disaster Springs from Spiritual Neglect (11:1-4).

• Sin Produces Irreversible Consequences (11:5; 17; 12:14; 13:1-39).

• Repentance Leads to Restoration (12:13; Psalm 32:3-7; 1 John 1:9).

Psalm 32:3-6

When I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my vitality was drained away as with the fever heat of summer. I acknowledged my sin to You, and my iniquity I did not hide;

Psalm 32:3-6

I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin. Therefore, let everyone who is godly pray to You in a time when You may be found.”

1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Avoiding Spiritual Disaster

• Spiritual Disaster Springs from Spiritual Neglect (11:1-4).

• Sin Produces Irreversible Consequences (11:5; 17; 12:14; 13:1-39).

• Repentance Leads to Restoration (12:13; Psalm 32:3-7; 1 John 1:9).