"These [in Berea] were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so." - Acts 17:11

(12) None of us know our faults. Forgive me when I sin without knowing it. (13) Don't let me do wrong on purpose, Lord, or let sin have control over my life. Then I will be innocent, and not guilty of some terrible fault. (14) Let my words and my thoughts be pleasing to you, LORD, because you are my mighty rock and my protector.

Contemporary English Version copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society.

David showed no hostility toward God, and he tried hard to change whenever he could see that he was wrong. However, he could not always see it. For instance, David stole Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah, and she became pregnant. After conniving and cheating in an attempt to avoid the consequences, David intentionally arranged for Uriah to be killed in battle.

Incredible as it may seem, David did not see how terribly wrong his sexual immorality in both his thoughts and actions was. He broke both the spirit and letter of the law. Not until the prophet Nathan brought him to his senses did spiritually blind David realize his sinful behavior.

Nevertheless, we cannot judge David too harshly, since our vision is likewise clouded regarding many of our problems. It is hard enough to recognize and admit the problems we can see, much less the ones we cannot. Rather than judge him, we can actually identify with David.

— Martin G. Collins

To learn more, see:
The Law's Purpose and Intent



 

Topics:

Deceitfulness of Heart

Deceitfulness of Sin

Sin, Deceitfulness of

Sin, Hardening Effects of

Spiritual Blindness

Spiritual Blindspots

Vision




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