Today’s Reading: 2 Samuel 13; 2 Samuel 14; Matthew 24
Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-3
1 In the course of time, Amnon son of David fell in love with Tamar, the beautiful sister of Absalom son of David.
2 Amnon became frustrated to the point of illness on account of his sister Tamar, for she was a virgin, and it seemed impossible for him to do anything to her.
3 Now Amnon had a friend named Jonadab son of Shimeah, David's brother. Jonadab was a very shrewd man. 4 He asked Amnon, "Why do you, the king's son, look so haggard morning after morning? Won't you tell me?"
Observation: Amnon has a sick obsession. He has fallen "in love" with his half-sister, Tamar. In truth he has a lustful incestuous fixation for her. It actually becomes so captivating that it makes him physically sick. Unfortunately, Amnon has another unhealthy aspect of his life, he has an evil confidant, his cousin, Jonadab. And this wicked man gives Amnon horribly evil counsel, playing to Amnon's sin sickness. Of course, the emotionally unstable Amnon latches onto this terrible advice, creating a ruse that gives him the opportunity to rape Tamar which is tragically what happens. Eventually, this evil counsel ends up sowing murder and destructive strife in David's family.
Application: Be careful picking your friends. There may be a time when your judgment is impaired and the character of your counselors will make the difference between life and death. Select Godly people of excellence of character.
Prayer: Lord, give me a multitude of wonderful counselors who reflect the Wonderful Counselor.
This I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.
1 comment:
So true. I have often seen peole get taken down a terrible path of destruction because they listened to the bad advice of friends whohad bad character.
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