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<DIV>The Bible always seems to reveal multiple purposes rather than teaching one
specific lesson. For example, although David was sharply reprimanded by Nathan
for arranging Uriah's death, and did extensive penance for it, IF David had NOT
lusted for and impregnated Bathsheba, their son, SOLOMON, would never have been
born.</DIV>
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<DIV>I don't pretend to know what that all adds up to, in terms of what God was
thinking and what we should learn from it. But it certainly shows that we don't
understand it all.</DIV>
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<DIV>Siarlys</DIV>
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<DIV>On Tue, 1 Mar 2005 11:31:30 EST <A
href="mailto:gcfl-discuss@gcfl.net">gcfl-discuss@gcfl.net</A> writes:</DIV>
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PTSIZE="10">Covet means to be jealous of or to desire in a 'sinful'
way. <BR>EX: King David saw Bathsheba, who was Uriah's wife,
desired her (lusted) and took her while Uriah was away - impregnated her and
finally had Uriah killed to cover his sin. Read II Sam. 11.<BR><BR>Hope
this helps you. <BR><BR>God bless you abundantly today and
always!<BR><BR>"Rev. Ev"</FONT> </FONT></DIV>
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