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DISORDER IN DAVID’S HOUSEHOLD
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
2 Samuel 13

1 Corinthians 6:9-11

 

“Know ye not that
the unrighteous shall not

inherit the kingdom of God?”

 

DISORDER IN DAVID’S HOUSEHOLD
 
David had repented of his sins and he was forgiven and spared from death. However, Nathan the prophet had said by the word of the Lord to him that the sword would not depart from his house. David paid for his sins. He was reaping the wages of his transgressions. There were incest and murder in his family, as well as damage to his reputation. Disorder and hatred were manifested in his household.
 
In pain, David had to mourn and endure God’s rod of chastisement. The carnal nature of his unregenerate offspring yielded the fruits of their sinful nature. David, as the head of the family, had to trod the sad path he had chosen. The disorder that hit David’s household may be traced to the constitution of his family. David was polygamous and, since this was not God’s order from the beginning, those who practise polygamy often face negative consequences.
 
Amnon was one of the sons of David and, unlike his father, he did not fear the Lord. He took advantage of his position to indulge in unrestrained works of the flesh. He lusted after his step-sister, Tamar. He expressed his desire to a very close friend. In those days, intermarriage within families was not frowned upon. Amnon’s desire, however, was purely lust. He had no intention to marry his half-sister. He went as far as to pretend to be sick, which showed his evil desire. His friend noticed his distress.
 
Jonadab, his cousin, enquired of his problem. Amnon revealed to him his lustful desire for Tamar. As Jonadab was equally unregenerate and subtle, he devised the evil plot and ill-advised Amnon and both of them were in agreement. All along, Amnon harboured that lustful desire.
 
THOUGHT: The fear of the Lord brings salvation.

PRAYER: Father, may I avoid bad company to please Thee.

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