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When David lost his “ census ”

Explore the biblical story of David's census, highlighting God's judgment, the role of sin, and the concept of temptation. Gain insights into the dangers of success, strength, spare time, and self-pity, emphasizing the importance of recognizing God's mercy in difficult situations.

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When David lost his “ census ”

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  1. When David lost his “census” 2 Sm.24:1, two problems – • God moved David to count troops, then punished Him (them) for it. • God moved him; 1 Chr.21:1, satan. 1Unjust 2Contradiction

  2. I. Answers To Critics

  3. 1. God is not unjust(Gn.18:25) • People AND David BOTH sinned (v.1) • Is it unjust to punish sinners, or to use sinful human agents? • Police • Allies We have no moral problem with one sinner punishing another

  4. 2. There is no contradiction Both statements are true (God and satan) 1. The tempter (Mt.4:3) wants numbers 2. God never tempts anyone to sin; He does permit temptation, Ja.1:13-14 • Gn.3:12 (Ps.23:3) • 14; Mt.15:19-20

  5. 1. Satan tempts 2. God does not tempt, Ja.1:13-14 3. God warned David through Joab (1 Chr.21:3) 4. God is said to do what He permits “Sometimes God’s greatest judgment is to let us have our own way” 2 Sm.16:10; Ps.105:25; Is.63:17; Mt.6:13

  6. Satan tempts 2. God does not tempt, Ja.1:13-143. God warned David4. God is said to do what He permits 5. God was not wrong to punish sins of David and Israel (anger, 1) God Punish pride “Go ahead;see results” Satan Tempt to sin “Go ahead;be happy” Census

  7. Joseph, Gn.45:5; 50:20. God vs satan Pharaoh’s heart – Job 1-2 Ahab, 1 K.22:20-23 Christ, Ac.2:23; 4:28 Dishonest, 2 Th.2:11 (Lk.15) Persecution, 1 Pt.4:19; 5:8-9 God Ex.4:21 Pharaoh Ex.8:15 Magicians Ex.7:22

  8. I. Answers To Critics II. Applications For Christians

  9. 1. The danger of success, 1 • Israel’s sin. Dt.8 • Affects nations, families, churches I blindly ask for what I crave,With haughty heart and will so stout;He oft denies me what I seek,But gives me grace to do without—Anon.

  10. 2. The danger of strength, 1 • Victories are exhilarating. Ps.20:7 • Joab had scruples; David did not • Census was not wrong in itself • Census could fuel Israel’s pride. Jg.7:2 Nu.1:2-3 Nu.26:2 • David: pride (v.2) • David: fear

  11. 3. Danger of spare time, 1-8 • David, enjoying rest from war, loses battle to satan. (2 Sm.11) • “You have too much time on your hands.” 1 Co.10:12

  12. 1. Danger of success 2. Danger of strength 3. Danger of spare time 4. Danger of self-pity, 10-14 • David never blamed God for his problems. (2 Sm.12:11; 16:10) • We owe everything to God’s mercy 2 Sm.24:17; 1 Chr.27:3-4 David came to his “senses”

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