Sincere Milk

Key Verse

Bring the meat into the chamber, that I may eat of thine hand. And Tamar took the cakes which she had made, and brought them into the chamber to Amnon her brother.” 2 Samuel 13:10

Text — 2 Samuel 13:6-14

Message

Tamar was Amnon’s half-sister as they were both David’s children. He began to nurse some dirty thoughts in his heart towards his sister and did not let it end there. He discussed it with one of his close friends who gave him a wrong counsel. You should always be careful of those you refer to as friends or share your secret thoughts with. Amnon eventually got Tamar over to attend to him and in the process defiled her.

Today, our society is filled with men and women, uncles, aunties, teachers and some close relations with evil intentions. While Tamar was not responsible for Amnon’s actions, boys and girls can also take some potential steps to protect and prevent harm from wicked people. Some of these include:
a) Running away from every appearance of evil.
b) Refusal to run errand for anyone without the consent of your parents.
c) Never going into a person’s bedroom for whatever purpose.
d) Avoid being alone with an opposite sex especially in a dark and lonely place.
e) Praying for God’s wisdom and protection always.
f) Shouting and calling for help whenever you sense danger.

Remember, Tamar’s actions of showing care did not cause Amnon’s behaviour as it was a planned action. She did the best given the circumstance. The Lord wants us to learn from past happenings in His word and be wise.

Further Reading

Proverbs 12:5-7

Prayer for today

Lord, I pray that You give me wisdom to detect and escape all evil traps