it happened, it didn’t meet his expectations and he had no more use for her. Amnon, like his father, David, also reminds us that sin brings terrible consequences in our lives and in the lives of others whom our sin affects. Jonadab’s example warns us of the danger of wicked friends and counselors (1 Cor. 15:33). They may flatter us by telling us what we want to hear (Prov. 29:5). “He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm” (Prov. 13:20). You will be influenced
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