2. Giving into temptation can happen to any of us; so, BE CAREFUL.

3. I Corinthians 10:12: So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! I Corinthians 10:12: Let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.

4. 2 Samuel 5:12-13: David realized that the Lord had established him as king over Israel, and that He had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel. Meanwhile David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, after he came from Hebron; and more sons and daughters were born to David.

5. 2 Samuel 11:2: From the roof he saw a woman bathing; and the woman was very beautiful in appearance.

6. Romans 14:12-13: So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. Therefore, let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way.

7. In a world where anything goes, if you want to be a part of solution rather than part of the problem, you must work in cooperation with RIGHTEOUSNESS.

8. Therefore the Bible teaches us in times of temptation - there is one command – FLEE! The only resistance to Satan is to flee!

9. 2 Samuel 11:3: Is this not Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?

10. 2 Samuel 11:4: And David sent messengers and took her, and when she came to him, he lay with her; and … she returned to her house.

11. The devil NEVER TIPS HIS HAND in temptation
The devil NEVER TIPS HIS HAND in temptation. He shows you only the beauty, the fun, the excitement,

12. 2 Samuel 11:6: David sent to Joab, saying, “Send me Uriah the Hittite
2 Samuel 11:6: David sent to Joab, saying, “Send me Uriah the Hittite.” So Joab sent Uriah to David.

13. 2 Samuel 11:8: David said to Uriah, “Go down to your house, and wash your feet.” And Uriah went out of the king’s house, and a present from the king was sent out after him.

14. 2 Samuel 11:9: Uriah slept at the door of the king’s house with all the servants of his lord, and did not go down to his house.

15. 2 Samuel 11:14-15: Now it came about in the morning that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah. And he had written in the letter, saying, “Place Uriah in the front line of the fiercest battle and withdraw from him, so that he may be struck down and die.”

16. Others also pay the price for your sin.

17. SOME QUICK REMINDERS FOR WHEN YOU FALL:
Remember, God’s grace is always there; ask for God’s forgiveness
Repent
Create accountability in your life
Don’t replay your guilt; move forward with God and for God