Sermon Cloud

(1) Sin hurts the sinner. David’s whole being was affected by his sin:

His eyes (v. 3),

Mind (v. 6),

Ears (v. 8),

Heart (v. 10),

Spirit (v. 10),

Mouth (vv. 13–15).

He lost fellowship with God (v. 11)

The joy of the Lord (v. 12).

(2) Sin hurts others. Sin can bring tragic consequences to the lives of others especially one’s family.

(James 1:13–15)

¹³ Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: ¹⁴ But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. ¹⁵ Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

(3) Sin hurts God. We hurt ourselves and others when we sin, but primarily, our sins are against God (v. 4). Sin makes us dirty (vv. 2, 7). Sin is rebellion against God’s holy law. If you want to know how much sin hurts God, go to Calvary and see His Son dying for the sins of the world. God is love, and our selfish sins break His heart.

God is merciful and gracious and forgives when we come in repentance and faith (1 John 1:9). David did not want “cheap” forgiveness; he came with a broken heart.

David’s sin led to Uriah’s death. Bathsheba’s baby died. David’s lovely daughter Tamar was violated by her brother Amnon, who was then killed by Absalom, who in turn was slain by Joab. Is a fleeting moment of sinful pleasure worth a lifetime of sorrow?