October 17, 2012 – 2 Samuel 12

We see that David has done wrong, but when it is brought to him that he did wrong, he seeks forgiveness.  If you remember back to when the Lord left Saul, it was because he took loot he wasn’t supposed to.  When Samuel called him on it, he made excuses, but didn’t ask for forgiveness.  Here is the difference between the two and, I am assuming, why God did not take Himself away from David after this incident. 

The aftermath brings up a Biblical explanation or site for Catholics belief in Purgatory.  David ask for forgiveness and it is given.  But that does not mean that there is not still repercussions.  The child will die and war will never leave David in peace.  Just like if you break a window and ask forgiveness and it is granted, there is still the cost of the window to replace.  Forgiveness takes away the consequences of sin, but it does not erase the damage that was caused.  Catholics believe that these “damages” that are still there when a person dies are purged in Purgatory