The Men of Iron Minute
by Chad Zueck | Director of Content Creation
Ingredients of Moral Disaster
I have a wandering mind. At times, it has been an expedition of grace, while at others, it has been an expedition of lunacy. By my choosing, I like to go down to the granular level of a thing to see what makes it tick, what brings it to life, and to study the nuance. The story of David’s adultery has become a trope to many learned Christians; still, God’s word is timeless and never lacking wonder. I experienced some awe just the other day while my mind wandered through a conversation.
Our kitchen is the marketplace of delectable dreams and tasty treats, and my wife’s cooking is a mix between a waltz and a mosh pit. She waltzes through the skillful execution of a great meal, leaving a wake reminiscent of a mosh pit. It’s best to stand clear and savor the meal after the flour settles. On this day, I stood in the kitchen watching the ingredients dance together, and my wife excitedly said, “Do you know what I read this morning?” I commented, “No, but I want to.” She began telling me about her morning bible study. Her chronological study covered David’s adultery with Bathsheba. She shared her epiphany with exuberance.
“In the spring of the year, when kings normally go out to war, David sent Joab and the Israelite army to fight the Ammonites. They destroyed the Ammonite army and laid siege to the city of Rabbah. However, David stayed behind in Jerusalem. 2 Late one afternoon, after his midday rest, David got out of bed and was walking on the roof of the palace. As he looked out over the city, he noticed a woman of unusual beauty taking a bath. 3 He sent someone to find out who she was, and he was told, “She is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” 4 Then David sent messengers to get her, and when she came to the palace, he slept with her.” 2 Samuel 11:1-4, NLT
Four bomb shells came out of our conversation.
- David wasn’t where he should have been. (v. 1)
- David was alone. (v. 1)
- David was being lazy. (v. 2)
- David was manipulated by the flesh. (vv. 2-4)
- David needed accountability.
Things could have been different if David had some accountability.
You will be different if you have accountability, too.
Praise the Lord for a wife who loves Jesus like I want to.
Be a mentor.
Find a mentor.
Be a better man.
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