The Dark Shadows of David’s Sin

I. Horrific Evil in the Royal Household (vv. 1-22)
A.Amnon's Perversity and Jonadab's Complicity
B.Tamar's Determined Resistance
C.Tamar's Mourning and David's Paralysis
II. Absalom's Murderous Scheme and Exile (vv. 23-39)
A.Vengeance Stewing Rather than Evil Confronted
B. David's Failures as a Father
III.Vital Truths about Hating and Fighting Sin
A. Never be curious about sin; hate it (Ps. 97:10).
B. A true friend rebukes his friend's sins (Prov. 27:6).
C.Trust and obey the Lord when your family is wrecked (Ps. 61:2).
D. Do not allow yourself what you forbid your children (Eph. 6:4).
E. Fight against every lustful thought, itching (1 John 2:16)
F. Be more concerned about conscience than reputation (2 Cor. 6:8).
G. Children must be trained, not indulged (Eph. 6:4).
H. Sowing to the flesh is deadly; to the Spirit, life (Gal. 6:8).