Here are more of the consequences of David’s sin. It doesn’t seem to be just the consequence of his sin with Bathsheba and Uriah, but also his violating God’s plan for the king not to have too many wives. Twenty thousand lives were lost in the attempted coup, and many other lives were ruined with transferred loyalties or questionable loyalties. The choices a leader makes can have big consequences. That is why they are big targets of Satan, and why we need to be praying for our leaders.
We are reminded from David’s experience that the consequences for sin are ugly – because sin is ugly. He thought God had told that unpleasant Shimei to curse him. The esteemed and wise Ahithophel killed himself. David wished he had died instead of Absalom. Let us be reminded from David’s story that sin is not worth the consequences! The Deceiver will tell us that we know the consequences of our sin, and when we weigh them out, the sin is worth it; but let us remember David’s pain and not be deceived!