In basketball there are boundary lines. If you cross these lines, the ball is turned over to the other team. By crossing these boundaries, you give the other team an advantage. The game of life has many boundaries that must be constantly considered.
King David crossed a boundary when he should have been at war but stayed home and let others do the fighting. He crossed another boundary when he became a voyeur. That led to the crossing of another boundary which was adultery. This became a habit that resulted in the murder of one of his most loyal soldiers.
This is his confession after what resulted from his lack of focus.
Psalm 51:1-4
Have mercy on me, O God,
according to Your steadfast love;
according to Your abundant mercy
blot out my transgressions.
Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
and cleanse me from my sin!
For I know my transgressions,
and my sin is ever before me.
Against You, You only, have I sinned
and done what is evil in Your sight,
so that You may be justified in Your words
and blameless in Your judgment.
You did it and have to suffer the consequences, but remember the game isn’t over. The error you made will only make winning harder.
Keep an eye on those boundaries.
Think about it.
Gary