Tamar, Amnon, and Absalom

Summary

The sermon explores the tragic events in 2 Samuel 13 involving Tamar, Amnon, and Absalom, highlighting the consequences of David's sin within his household. It emphasizes the misuse of love as selfish desire rather than self-sacrificial care, the importance of wise counsel, and the critical nature of personal choices in obedience to God's law. The narrative also sets the stage for future turmoil in Israel's kingdom, underscoring lessons about friendship, desire, and true biblical love modeled by Jesus Christ.