2 Samuel 11, Jeremiah 39, Luke 20:41-21:4, Hebrews 11:32-12:2, Psalm 72: My heart aches when I come to the story of David and Bathsheba. I ache because I know David loved the Lord. He had lived his life to please the Father in all that he did. So to come to this point in his life and see him fall so far from God’s plan breaks my heart.

It isn’t just David, but other great leaders I think about when I read this story. Many who have lead great churches or been influencers in their community have fallen. Lest you think it is only men, women are also susceptible as well! As I pondered David’s story and that of others who have fallen here are some common denominators.
* They were not busy about what they were supposed to be doing. David should have been off with. his men. Instead he was at home, bored and looking at things he should not have been.

* When he looked at someone other than his wife or in his case wives he allowed lust to rule over him. You can’t always keep from seeing things you would not, but you can absolutely help allowing your attention to stay there.

* David had to make arrangements to see Bathsheba. He knew it was wrong when he did it and he chose not to listen to the voice within telling him not to go down that path.

* Instead of confessing his sin David like many of us tried to cover it up costing a mighty man of valor his life. When we find ourselves covering up sin we are headed down a dangerous path that doesn’t just hurt us but others.

* Christian leaders or people with faith in God are prime suspects for an enemy attack because if he can make you fall the end result is that many others will.

To sum it all up, keep your focus on Jesus and the work He has called you to do. An idle mind is a war zone where the enemy will take full advantage of any weakness. If you fall into sin, stop immediately. The bible says flee! Then confess it to God and get back on the right path.