THE PERILOUS JOURNEY OF BACKSLIDING

(2 Samuel 11:1-15)

Introduction:
King David, though a man after God’s own heart, was a great sinner and a backslider. In 2
Samuel 11, he committed adultery and, in covering it up, he committed murder. But in 2 Samuel 12, we
find that David was also a great repenter. He exemplifies the way back to God after we slide into sin. But
mind you, the way out is an excruciating journey!

Jeremiah 2:19
Ang imong kaugalingon nga pagkadautan magtul-id kanimo, ug ang imong mga pagsuki mobadlong
kanimo: busa hibaloi ug tan-awa nga kini usa ka dautan nga butang ug mapait, nga ikaw misalikway sa
Ginoo nga imong Dios, ug nga ang kahadlok wala diha kanimo, nagaingon ang Ginoo nga Dios sa mga
panon.

I. THE CAUSES OF DAVID’S SIN -vv.1-4

a. Carelessness- (v.1) He no longer has a passionate love for God and His work.
b. Idleness- (v. 2) An idle mind is the Devil’s workshop.
c. Covetousness- (v.3-4) Covetousness is marked by inordinate (excessive/hilabihan)
desire for wealth or possessions or for another’s possessions. Contentment is the
antidote of covetousness (Philippians 4:11).

II. THE CALLOUSNESS OF DAVID’S HEART -vv. 5-15

III. THE COSTS OF DAVID’S BACKSLIDING -vv. 16-17/2 Samuel 12:10-14

a. It costs the life of a faithful servant- Uriah- v.17
b. It costs shame and guilt- 2 Samuel 12:12
c. It costs the life of his son- 2 Samuel 12:14

Conclusion: