This is how careless men can be when we decide not to follow after Godliness. If good King David could mess up like this, any man can be careless to do worse. But, eventually, David, as God expects in every erring man, came to his senses; he did not try to defend evil, like many incorrigible souls are wont to. Unfortunately, there is a sequela to every human act. This resultant force of our actions or inactions should occupy our minds before an embarkation of every intent. With equanimous disposition, David accepted what befell his act of wickedness. David displayed a contriteness of heart which the merciful Jehovah wants to behold in man and consequently forgiveness of sin becomes Divine bestowal upon the sinner who has prayed for it. Men should seek Divine counsel before illicit sexual embarkation. The urge of sex blinded David such that he could not ask God if he should have the affair with another man’s wife. Bathsheba caved in to sinfulness. Did she have any excuse for capitulating, other than, “Well, the king of Israel wanted to do it with me”? Bathsheba had not a speck of excuse to allow King David to sleep with her. Read More