Incestuous Children of David
We must maintain chasteness and purity in our behavior towards others, especially towards our sisters, and fear the Lord in all we do.
Clement of Rome warns against the sinful behavior of Amnon towards his sister Tamar, emphasizing the consequences of indulging in immoral desires without the fear of God. He urges the congregation to avoid inappropriate relationships and instead treat others with chasteness, purity, and reverence for the Lord.
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Have you not read concerning Amnon and Tamar, the children of David? This Amnon conceived a passion for his sister, and humbled her, and did not spare her, because he longed for her with a shameful passion; and he proved wicked and profligate because of his constant intercourse with her, without the fear of God, and he wrought uncleanness in Israel.
Therefore, it is not proper for us, nor right for us, to associate with sisters, indulging in laughter and looseness; but we ought to behave towards them with all chasteness and purity, and in the fear of the Lord.
Sermon Outline
- The Incestuous Children of David
- The Importance of Chasteness and Purity
- Application for Believers
- Fear of the Lord
- Behavior towards Sisters
Key Quotes
“Therefore, it is not proper for us, nor right for us, to associate with sisters, indulging in laughter and looseness;” — Clement of Rome
Application Points
- We should strive to maintain chasteness and purity in our behavior towards others.
- We must fear the Lord in all we do, including our relationships with others.
- We should treat our sisters with respect and dignity, and avoid loose or improper behavior around them.