The Story

1
The Story

• When Good People Do Bad Things
• Davids story

2
Bad Things David Did

• A new cart
• I Ch. 13 II Sam. 6
• Adultery murder
• II Sam. 11
• A census
• I Ch. 21 II Sam. 24

3
Davids response

• God struck Uzzah, David got angry, then afraid
  (II Sam. 68-9)
• David counts his men, then his heart struck him
  (II Sam. 2410).
• David sins with Bathsheba, Nathan tells him you
  are the man, David repents. (II Sam. 1213).
  Psalm 32, 51

4
Davids Heart

• Psalm 32
• Confession is good for the soul (and necessary
  for forgiveness I Jn. 18-9)
• Psalm 51
• Realize that sin offends God (v. 4)
• Be honest with yourself (v. 6)
• Know that God is looking for a broken and
  contrite heart (v. 17)