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Messy Entanglements & the Progression of Sin

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A Phone Tree Bible Study Group ACTion Article

Reading Assignment: 2 Samuel 11-12

Personal Reflection ACTion Statement:

How easy is it to fall into messy entanglements and sinful relationships?

When the head and the heart are far from GOD, it becomes incredibly easy to get caught up, wrapped up, and entangled. Thus, it leads to a veering off course and a venturing into that which is sinful.

What might entanglement and progressive sin look like in one’s life?

  • Tainted Vision (Lust and Coveting) -> When seeing something leads to lusting and longing for that which is not yours
  • Blurred Lines (Immortality and Ungodly Choices) – > When moral corruption and comfortable deception lead to excuses, fallacies, and justifications that are without merit
  • Desire and Temptation Played Out (Selfish Enticement and Slippery Slopes) – > When hidden urges and internal weakness lead to “straddling of the fence,” with one foot operating in a “righteous” stance and one foot operating in sin
  • Dark Intentions (Unholy Heart Void and Spiritual Emptiness) – > When a lack of holiness and GOD’s divine presence in one’s life lead to darkness, aimlessness, untruths, unrest, and/or sorrow
  • Separation (Disconnection) – > When the severed relationship with GOD leads to suffering

1) What is the sequence of events concerning David and Bathsheba?

2) How does the concept of lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and the pride of life apply to David?

3) As king, where should David have been, according to 2 Samuel 11:1?

4) Did David commit the sin of coveting? What did God say about this particular sin?

5) What choices did David make that showed that his heart was not focused on GOD? In contrast, what choices did David make that showed his heart was focused on GOD?

6) What was the result of David’s sinful actions?

7) Who confronted David about the wrongs he did?

8) What message did GOD send to David through his prophet?

9) What confession did David make before Nathan the Prophet?

10) Did David repent?

11) Did GOD forgive David?

12) How did David’s choices affect his legacy?

Lesson Expansion: What do the OLD and NEW Testaments say about the sin of coveting?

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