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The Grand Narrative: “Consequences” (2 Samuel 13,14)

“Consequences” (2 Samuel 13,14)

 

Published 17 Nov. 2025

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⚠️ Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Mistakes

  1. 1️⃣ Turning away from God’s presence instead of drawing near (2 Sam 12:10-12).
  2. 2️⃣ Neglecting worship and spiritual accountability (Ps 51:11).
  3. 3️⃣ Believing repentance erases all consequences (Gal 6:7).
  4. 4️⃣ Misusing authority for personal gain (2 Sam 11:14-15).
  5. 5️⃣ Ignoring the warning signs of spiritual decline (Prov 4:23).

💥 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Failures

  1. 1️⃣ Failure to lead the family spiritually (Deut 6:5-9).
  2. 2️⃣ Failure to model repentance before children (Ps 78:5-8).
  3. 3️⃣ Failure to recognize generational consequences (Ex 20:5).
  4. 4️⃣ Failure to guard the heart from bitterness and lust (Jas 1:14-15).
  5. 5️⃣ Failure to rebuild trust after failure (2 Sam 14:33).

🚫 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Sins

  1. 1️⃣ Abandoning intimacy with God for worldly distraction (2 Sam 13:1-2).
  2. 2️⃣ Allowing sin to breed division in the family (2 Sam 13:21-22).
  3. 3️⃣ Refusing to confront evil out of guilt or fear (2 Sam 13:37-39).
  4. 4️⃣ Misusing royal power instead of serving others (Matt 20:26-28).
  5. 5️⃣ Forgetting that sin always costs more than expected (Rom 6:23).

🏆 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Successes

  1. 1️⃣ Nathan faithfully delivered God’s message of judgment (2 Sam 12:1).
  2. 2️⃣ David ultimately repented with sincerity (Ps 51:1-4).
  3. 3️⃣ God continued His covenant despite David’s sin (2 Sam 7:16).
  4. 4️⃣ Consequences became lessons for future generations (Rom 15:4).
  5. 5️⃣ Mercy triumphed over judgment through grace (Ps 103:8-10).

🌱 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Spiritual Growth Lessons

  1. 1️⃣ Spiritual neglect opens the door to darkness (Eph 4:27).
  2. 2️⃣ Repentance brings healing even when scars remain (Ps 32:5).
  3. 3️⃣ God disciplines those He loves (Heb 12:6).
  4. 4️⃣ The Spirit restores the contrite heart (Isa 57:15).
  5. 5️⃣ True wisdom is staying close to God daily (Jn 15:5).

🧭 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Leadership Principles

  1. 1️⃣ Leadership without integrity destroys influence (Prov 11:3).
  2. 2️⃣ Accountability is protection, not punishment (Eccl 4:9-10).
  3. 3️⃣ Moral authority is built through obedience (1 Tim 4:12).
  4. 4️⃣ Repentant leaders can still finish well (Acts 13:22).
  5. 5️⃣ Legacy is shaped by humility and truth (Mic 6:8).