Prov. 17:10-13
A righteous man only needs to be told of his sin to repent where an evil man won't even learn if he is beaten with whips. When Nathan came to David and exposed his sin with Bathsheba, David instantly owned up to his sin, repented, and received God's discipline. He didn't become bitter when the consequence was the life of his son but instead he praised God and had another son who became the great king Solomon. In contrast, King Jehoiakim was warned by Baruch of his sins and he burned the prophecy in the fire as it was read to him. So, just like the prophecy said the Babylonians came and destroyed the land and fulfilled every word of judgment written in the prophecy. He was the evil man that only sought rebellion and was sent a messenger with a cruel word that came to pass. He rewarded evil for good and evil did not depart from his house. None of his descendants were allowed to sit on the throne even though it would have been their inheritance.
Lord, help us to guard our steps and live a life that will result in blessings to our posterity.
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