#Psalm 51:10; 2 Samuel 12#
Warren discusses David's sin with Bathsheba and the subsequent wise decisions David made. He uses a golf analogy of not making two bad shots in a row as a metaphor for life: the biggest decisions we make are the ones following bad ones. David killing Goliath was impressive, but his sin with Bathsheba was not. The story from 2 Samuel 11 & 12 illustrates wealth disparity with David having thousands of sheep and Uriah only having one lamb, which David steals. When confronted by Nathan, David confessed his sin, unlike politicians and athletes who often deny wrongdoing. Warren emphasizes the importance of personal accountability and honesty, stating that failing to face one's issues leads to an undercurrent that sabotages life. David, after a period of introspection, washes himself, puts on lotions, changes his clothes, eats, and returns to his duties, refusing to be paralyzed by his past. Warren encourages listeners not to be paralyzed by past mistakes and to seek God's forgiveness and rejuvenation as described in Psalm 51:10 to create a clean heart. He concludes by reminding everyone to take responsibility for their actions, and to accept that mistakes happen and its more important to seek repentance and to forgive yourself.