David's repentance is a model of genuine contrition, a broken spirit, and a contrite heart, which God will not despise. He understands that true repentance is not motivated by fear of punishment or personal loss, but by a genuine sorrow for having offended God. [... more]

David's fall into sin after a great spiritual success serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of lust and the importance of seeking forgiveness. Pastor Greg Laurie explores the story of David and Bathsheba, highlighting the consequences of sin and the power of God's second chances. [... more]

David's prayer in Psalm 51 is a model for Christians to understand true repentance, which involves acknowledging guilt, seeking forgiveness, and having a godly sorrow for having offended God. A truly penitent person recognizes their sinfulness and acknowledges that God has every right to punish them, but instead asks for mercy and forgiveness. [... more]

David's repentance is a model for genuine contrition, where a person is broken by an awareness of their sinfulness and seeks forgiveness from God. This is in contrast to attrition, a superficial repentance motivated by fear of punishment or personal loss. David's experience of humility and brokenness is a result of his encounter with God's holiness, and he understands that God desires a broken spirit and a contrite heart, not sacrifices or burnt offerings. [... more]