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The Conclusion at the end provides a summary of the 12 lessons Andrew Wommack shares in his book.

What a great book. My husband and I ended it with a greater understanding of King David than when we began.

David was not perfect, yet a man after God's own heart. God's grace and mercy is evident throughout this book We can learn from the mistakes of others and become men and women of God's heart too. Hallelujah
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Chapter 19 Consequences reveals how sin can unleash a barrage of negative consequences. The sin of sexual immorality affected David's entire family. Lust caused David's son to rape his half-sister. It cost her virginity, and another son murdered.

King David and Bathsheba's relationship was conceived in sin. God's grace and forgiveness made it godly

Valuable life lessons are found in the life of David.







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Chapter 18 The Root of All Sin reveals that the root of sin stems from not trusting God. We know what God's Words says about stealing, sexual immorality, and a host of other things How many of us committed sin while saying we trusted God?

Readers are reminded of the consequences of sin and what happens when we don't trust God.

King David repented of his sins, and we must do the same.


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Chapter 17 "You Are the Man" delves further is the story of King David and Bathsheba, What began with a night of passion resulted in a pregnancy and the woman's husband being murdered.

King David didn't accept responsibility for his actions, Nathan the prophet visited David and told a parable. David's eyes were opened to see the truth.

Readers are reminded that God is our Source, He will supply what is needed.

Chapter 16 The Danger of Prosperity readers are shown what resulted from David straying from God, and the purpose God gave him.

The author writes, "seasons of prosperity are more dangerous than seasons of pressure." The life of David shows this to be true.

King David became so prosperous, he lost his need for God and His guidance. His poor choices led to dire consequences that affected him and several others.
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Chapter 15 - Follow God's Order - King David desired to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. And he chose to do so his way which resulted in the sudden death of Uzzah by the hand of God.

Readers are given a clear understanding of the true cause of Uzzah's death. And it had to do with not following God's prescribed order. God is pleased when we do things His way and not ours.

His way is always best!

Chapter 14 A Purpose Bigger than Yourself reminds readers why God took notice of David. Perhaps it was because David was not self-centered. Not a good trail to have when we intend to please God.

David knew his purpose of being King. To serve God and the people of Israel. He had to deny self, and that's not always easy.

King David had to examine himself. We must do the same, to fulfill God's purpose for us.

Chapter 13 - A Snare reminds readers that accepting responsibility is the greatest sign of repentance. We see this in King David and in the story of the prodigal son.

And why King Saul and Absalom were man pleasers, and King David a God pleaser, which resulted in him have greater success.

What about us? Are we willing to do anything the Lord wants?

Chapter 12 "It's My Fault" - Readers see the truth about King Saul. He claimed he obeyed God but didn't fully,. He blamed others for his actions. Absalom felt justified and blamed others for the sins he committed.

King David disobeyed God too, but didn't blame others. Psalm 51 confirms this. Yes; he accepted responsibility for his wrong doings. And God saw his heart.

We can do the same; God sees our hearts too.

Chapter 11 - Actions and the Heart proved to be an interesting read, where the focus is on King Saul, King David and later King Absalom. All very different kings. David was the King with the most amount of scripture devoted to him, and whom God considered a man after His own heart.

The three kings were not perfect, they all committed sin. David however is remorseful and strives to do better. God saw his heart!.