14 (2 Samuel 12:13). David Reproved for Walking in Own Counsel—[1 Kings 3:14 quoted.] Several times during his reign David walked in the counsel of his own heart, and greatly injured his influence by following his impulses. But he always received the words of reproof sent to him by the Lord. These words cut him to the quick. He did not seek to evade the matter, but bore the punishment of his transgression, saying, “I have sinned” (Manuscript 164, 1902).{2BC 1026.8}

14 (2 Sam. 12,13). David irettesat for at vandre efter sine egne råd. - [1 Kong. 3,14 citeret.] Flere gange under sin regering vandrede David efter sit eget hjerte, og skadede sin indflydelse meget ved at følge sine impulser. Men han tog altid imod de irettesættelsesord der blev sendt til ham fra Herren. Disse ord gik ham til kødet. Han forsøgte ikke at krybe uden om, men bar straffen for sin overtrædelse, og sagde: ”Jeg har syndet” (MS 164, 1902).