Wednesday, July 19, 2017

In comparing and contrasting the character and conduct of King David with that of his Hittite commander, Uriah, King David is the failure 510-2 - 12 - 1

In making a comparison between Uriah and King David my first thought is power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. King David was and is a man after God's heart who sinned greatly and repented, nevertheless, his sins came at a great cost. Uriah was a military man who was loyal to and a role model for his fellow soldiers.
After being an exemplary military leader King David made a major mistake by staying home and letting others fight his battles including Uriah, one of his mighty men and husband to Bathsheba.
The eye is the portal used by Satan to tempt mankind. 2 Samuel 11:2, “And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king's house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon.” The rest is history with Bathsheba seemingly being a willing partner in their adultery.
Pregnancy resulted; what webs we weave when first we seek to deceive. King David called Uriah home thinking Uriah would spend time with the pregnant Bathsheba. However, while the King enjoyed his magnificent Palace, Uriah slept in the courtyard with his comrades. The next night King David plied him with wine and again attempted to get Uriah to go home to his wife. Uriah had great loyalty and empathy for his fellow soldiers again camped with them.
To save Bathsheba King David orchestrated the death of Uriah. 2 Samuel 14-15, "14 And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah. 15 And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he may be smitten, and die."
God was displeased with King David, 2 Samuel 12:10, "Now therefore the sword shall never depart from thine house; because thou hast despised me, and hast taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be thy wife."
King David repented and was forgiven by God, nevertheless, actions have consequences. The first child of King David and Bathsheba died and his family was very dysfunctional.
King David and Bathsheba had more children and two were in the line of Jesus. Joseph, the legal father of Jesus descended from Solomon and Mary, the biological mother of Jesus descended from Nathan.

No comments:

Post a Comment