Cost of a Dysfunctional Family

 

The Bible tells it the way it is. The following is a story of rape, murder, intrigue, treason, and sorrow. It takes place in 2 Sam chapters 13 - 19.

It is to some extent that the fulfillment of God's judgment on David for his adultery with Bathsheba.

 

It starts with David's oldest son Ammon raping his half-sister Tamar. Tamar's brother Absalom rather crassly tells her to forget it. 2 Sam 13:21 says, "When King David heard of all these things, he was very angry." ESV David was King and Father to these three. But David didn't do anything. He didn't discipline in his own family.

 

Absalom plotted for two years then killed Ammon. Absalom fled and was brought back to David's after five years. After David received him back, Absalom plotted to overthrow David. Four years later, Absalom had support and declared himself king.

 

David fled from Jerusalem and regrouped his army. In the battle which killed thousands, Absalom was killed and David returned to Jerusalem. David mourned for Absalom and his obsession over Absalom almost cost him the support of his army and his kingship.

 

That was quite a story. It's the story of what happens when sin is not dealt with in a godly manner. It's the definition of being dysfunctional. David's own sin caused him to not deal with Ammon correctly. He didn't deal with Absalom correctly. He didn't show his appreciation to his army for saving him.

 

Perhaps you are in a dysfunctional family. People don't treat others in godly ways. You can be the first to change and repent of you sinfulness. If it is because you and family members don't know Jesus. You can be first to change. Watch my video on Youtube, "The Gospel in 3 Minutes" if you want to find how to change.

 

May God Bless you.

 

King David's dysfunctional family cost many lives and great heartache. It all starts with sin.  #bibledevotion #dysfunction #consequencesofsin #repent #salvation #gospelin3minutes #jesussaves