God Forgives
Yet God punishes
2 Samuel 12:7-12
Read the Bible through:
AM - Isaiah 36-39 : PM - 2 Corinthians 10
"Why have you despised the commandment of the LORD, to do evil in His sight? You have killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword; you have taken his wife to be your wife, and have killed him with the sword of the people of Ammon" (2 Samuel 12:9).
Yet God punishes
2 Samuel 12:7-12
Read the Bible through:
AM - Isaiah 36-39 : PM - 2 Corinthians 10
"Why have you despised the commandment of the LORD, to do evil in His sight? You have killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword; you have taken his wife to be your wife, and have killed him with the sword of the people of Ammon" (2 Samuel 12:9).
There is a disturbing truth in the Bible. The consequences of sin are reproduced in a family for generations. The sin that affects us will infect others. God does not allow His desire to forgive weaken His holiness. He does not ignore our sin. Because of a private moment of pleasure, David lost a trusted soldier, peace in his home, and the life of an unborn child. Sin is never a private and victimless affair.
The reality of punishment for sin makes forgiveness essential. God demands justice, and Christ died on the cross accepting the punishment we rightly deserved. God extends forgiveness in Christ's willing sacrifice to stand in our place. Jesus paid it all. He paid it for all generations.
Father, I know the sin in my life comes with a penalty. Thank You for forgiving me. Strengthen me so my love for You will bring blessing on the next generation.
