David & Bathsheba

Recklessness is the willful negligence of one’s identity and calling.
At its core is the thinking that you can keep a small area of darkness to yourself, as long as you have it under control and it doesn’t harm anyone.

You are performing your duty, and it is contained; then you should be able to get away with it.

An accidental encounter between David and Bathsheba had turned into an extramarital affair and an unexpected pregnancy.
To cover up the mistake, David made numerous reckless moves.
Neglecting all the warnings, David eventually committed adultery and murder.
Eventually, God sent Nathan the prophet to confront the King.
At the dead end of this reckless journey, David repented.

From David’s painful experience, we learn that God never takes sin lightly.
We also learn that God will not reject a truly broken and repentant heart.
If being reckless and using sins to cover another sin is a poison, then repentance is a powerful antidote.
We all at some point have lived recklessly.
We have been indulged in our own needs and desires above all else.
We have been ignoring all the warning signs in our lives.
But by the grace of God, there is a way out.
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just.
He will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.