Acting on illicit desire brings death and destruction. In part 6 of 2 Samuel: Success and Struggle, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 2 Samuel 13.
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Study Notes
Understanding the Text
- David at Hebron (Chs. 1 – 4)
- David’s Success (Chs. 5 – 10)
- David’s Sin and Struggles (Chs. 11 – 21)
- Adultery and Murder (Ch. 11)
- The Correction of David (Ch. 12)
- Rape and Murder (Ch. 13)
- Illicit desire and scheming (13:1-6)
- Rape (13:7-14)
- Hatred (13:15-21)
- Murder (13:23-29
- Mourning (13:30-39)
Principles from the Text
- Unchecked illicit desires eventually lead to wicked behavior
- Illicit desires fulfilled can bring guilt, shame, disgust and even hatred
- Wicked behavior leads to more wicked behavior
- Unchecked wicked behavior can bring further death and destruction
Applying the Text
- Do you take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ?
- Do you deal immediately with your wicked behavior?
- Do you confront wicked behavior in others?