The third step in this path to death is the outward sin. The act that will cast such a long shadow over the rest of David’s life is quickly over. He uses Bathsheba and sends her on her way. It’s not love, it’s just lust. We kid ourselves if we think we’re alright because we don’t actually reach this stage. […]

The second step is indulging our eyes. David’s sin wasn’t to see Bathsheba. His sin was to keep on looking. As the old saying goes, you can’t stop the birds flying overhead, but you can stop them nesting in your hair. David indulges his eyes. He keeps looking, and he doesn’t turn away. Then he follows it up by finding […]

In verse 1 we’re presented with someone who’s neglecting his duty. We’re not told that in so many words, but look how the events of the chapter are introduced. It was the time of the year when kings go out to battle. But where was David? At home. Now did David have to go out and personally fight every battle? […]