1404. The Seventh Commandment

The Seventh Commandment

"Thou shalt not commit adultery" (Exo_20:14).

The illustration which we bring is that of David. The story is told in 2 Samuel 11.

When David was enamored of Bathsheba, he gave orders to Joab that Uriah, the husband of Bathsheba, should be so placed in battle that his death would be assured. As soon as David found out that Uriah was dead, he married Bathsheba. Afterward God sent Nathan the Prophet, to David. Nathan told David the story of the rich man with his many flocks and herds, and of the poor man who had nothing save one little ewe lamb. He told how the rich man spared to take of his own flock, but arrogantly took the poor man's one ewe lamb and dressed it for a transient guest. David was greatly angered at the report of Nathan and he said: "The man shall surely die." Then Nathan said to David, "Thou art the man." Nathan then recounted to David how in his affluence and plenty he had killed Uriah and taken Bathsheba to be his wife.

Thus was the wrath of God upon David. When a little child was born unto David and Bathsheba God put His hand on it, and it died. It is impossible for man to sin against God without paying the penalty of sin, which is death.

Autor: R.E. NEIGHBOUR