The truth can get uncomfortable.
King David intentionally, purposefully, and by design brought Bathsheba into his palace. Did she really have a choice?
He was the king and could force himself upon her. Don't we call that rape?
When I said this during Friendly Discourse, the comments on YouTube got heated. Also, I got pushback when I said it while speaking at a recent women's conference.
I heard people say, “She was lonely because her husband was away fighting the war for David. It’s possible that David’s attention was filling a need for her.”
No, I reject these arguments.
Further, someone pointed out that a Bible commentary states: "There is no indication that David's messengers took Bathsheba by force. ... Possibly she was flattered by the overtures made to her by the king ..."
No indication? Possibly? That means the opposite conclusions are just as valid. Just because someone is not physically coerced does not mean force was not used.
The minute we begin to hold the victim responsible for the perpetrator’s decisions, we’ve got a problem. There is nothing you can say to me that I would even entertain that places responsibility on Bathsheba.
But do you hold yourself responsible for the perpetrator's decisions? Do you allow someone else’s actions to determine your value?
It’s like looking in a dirty mirror and believing the dirt is actually on you.
That's why God led me to write Check the Mirror.
Use the Bible-anchored study to stop carrying others' blame. You don’t have to figure out the passages alone. Check the Mirror is your guide to go deeper and to see yourself the way God sees you.
Then tell me what you think? Do you share this unpopular opinion or do you have other ideas? Email me at info@journey-to-understanding.com.
