2 Samuel 12:14

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Summary

Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee shall surely die.

By this deed

The child

Revelation 3:19

Bible References

By this deed

So I said, "What you're doing isn't right! Shouldn't you live in the fear of our God to avoid shame from our foreign enemies?

God, how long will the adversary scorn while the enemy despises your name endlessly?

"Now therefore, what am I doing here," asks the LORD, "seeing that my people are taken away without cause? Those who rule over them are deluded," says the LORD, "and continuously, all the day long, my name is blasphemed.

Nevertheless, when they arrived in those nations, they continued to profane my holy name. It was said about them, "These are the LORD's people, even though they've left his land.'

How terrible it will be for the world due to its temptations to sin! Temptations to sin are bound to happen, but how terrible it will be for that person who causes someone to sin!

As it is written, "God's name is being blasphemed among the gentiles because of you."

The child

if they profane my statutes; and do not keep my commands,

How blessed is the man whom you instruct, LORD, whom you teach from your Law,

My son, do not reject the LORD's discipline, and do not despise his correction,

"You alone have I known from among all of the families of mankind; therefore I will hold you accountable for all your iniquities.'"

Now, while we are being judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so we won't be condemned along with the world.

For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he punishes every son he accepts."

I correct and discipline those whom I love, so be serious and repent!