1. Avoiding Spiritual Disaster 2 Samuel 11-12

2. James 1:14-15 But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death.

3. Avoiding Spiritual Disaster Spiritual Disaster Springs from Spiritual Neglect (11:1-4).

4. Deuteronomy 17:17 He [the king] shall not multiply wives for himself, or else his heart will turn away; nor shall he greatly increase silver and gold for himself.

5. Avoiding Spiritual Disaster Spiritual Disaster Springs from Spiritual Neglect (11:1-4). Sin Produces Irreversible Consequences (11:5; 17; 12:14; 13:1-39). Repentance Leads to Restoration (12:13; Psalm 32:3-7; 1 John 1:9).

6. Psalm 32:3-6 When I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my vitality was drained away as with the fever heat of summer. I acknowledged my sin to You, and my iniquity I did not hide;

7. Psalm 32:3-6 I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin. Therefore, let everyone who is godly pray to You in a time when You may be found.”

8. 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

9. Avoiding Spiritual Disaster Spiritual Disaster Springs from Spiritual Neglect (11:1-4). Sin Produces Irreversible Consequences (11:5; 17; 12:14; 13:1-39). Repentance Leads to Restoration (12:13; Psalm 32:3-7; 1 John 1:9).