THE LAW ON ADULTERY. 87

« Thou shalt not commit adultery.” —Ex. XX: 14.

mW OAHAH ABW ASH AWOALO AWS

What sin did King David commit ? ;
The sin of adultery, by taking another man’s wife.
Why did he want her ?
Because she was very beautiful.
How did he plan to get her?
By causing the death of her husband.
How was this done?
By putting him in the forefront of the battle.
How did Nathan show him his sin?
By the story of a rich and poor man.
What did Nathan at last say to him?
“Thou art the man.”
What do we sometimes do in condemning others ?
We condemn ourselves.
What may we expect if we break God’s command:
ments ?
That his judgements will rest upon us.
II. SAMUEL, II.