God loves us too much to ignore our sin—even if we do. A prophet's confrontation with King David shows us the painful but life-giving path to restoration and forgiveness.

The story of David and Bathsheba warns us about how sin starts, progresses, flourishes in darkness and eventually destroys people—even innocent bystanders. This week’s challenging message offers a better path—one that leads to restoration and wholeness.

King Saul sees God’s blessing on the young upstart David, and he is enraged. It’s a case study on how jealousy can turn to anger, bitterness and fear. Today, we’re just as susceptible. How do we deal with our desires in healthy, God-honoring ways?