Scottsbluff Church of Christ
2 Samuel 13 & 14
James 4:1-7 NKJV
The Unresolved Controversy
How Long is Too Long?
1 Corinthians 11:14
Does not even nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a dishonor to him?
But how long:? The Bible doesn't say!!!
Nazarites, Samson and other had long hair.
I Corinthians 11:14 NKJV
A House of Trouble (2 Samuel 13 & 14)
A Study of Absalom
A House of Trouble Caused by Revenge
A Sin of Passion
Amnon and Tamar
(2 Samuel 13:1-17)
II Samuel 13:1-17 NKJV
A House of Trouble Caused by Revenge
A Sin of Partiality
David's Response
(2 Samuel 13:21-22)
II Samuel 13:21-22 NKJV
A House of Trouble Caused by Revenge
A Sin of Punishment (2 Samuel 13:23-39)
II Samuel 13:23-39 NKJV
Application
Attitudes of anger often leads to unresolved problems.
Anger Causes us:
To Defend our Rights
Hold on to Grudges
Forfeit the Joy of Forgiveness
Application
Attitudes of Forgiveness Leads to
Renewal of the Mind
Release of our Burdens
Romans 12:17-19 NKJV
A House of Trouble Caused by arrogance
A Sin of Pretension (2 Samuel 14:25-27)
Arrogance and conceit leads to the abuse of others and God
II Samuel 14:25-27 NKJV
A House of Trouble Caused by Arrogance
A Sin of Plotting
Plotting to Impress (2 Samuel 15:1)
II Samuel 15:1 NKJV
A House of Trouble Caused by Arrogance
A Sin of Plotting
Plotting to Persuade (2 Samuel 15:2-4)
II Samuel 15:2-4 NKJV
A House of Trouble Caused by Arrogance
A Sin of Plotting
Plotting to Puncture (2 Samuel 15:5-6)
II Samuel 15:5-6 NKJV
Ahithophel/Judas Iscariot
Ahithophel
Betrayed the Lord's Anointed- King David
Was a Trusted Friend
Forced a Weeping David into the Mount of Olives
Committed Suicide
Judas Iscariot
Betrayed the Lord's Anointed- Jesus
Was a Disciple
Handed Jesus Over in the Mount of Olives
Committed Suicide
Arrogance (Pride) Leads to Absalom's Downfall
1 Timothy 6:17
James 4:6
1 Peter 5:5
Proverbs 3:34
God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.
I Timothy 6:17 NKJV
James 4:6 NKJV
I Peter 5:5 NKJV
Proverbs 3:34 NKJV
2 Samuel 14:14
God does not take away a life; but He devises means, so that His banished ones are not expelled from Him.
Arrogance and revenge divide the church.
God offers a better way !!!
II Samuel 14:14 NKJV