00:00Did you know the Bible tells the story of a wicked son whose actions brought tragedy to his own family?
00:07His name was Absalom, the son of King David.
00:11Although Absalom was handsome and admired by many, his heart became filled with pride, anger, and ambition.
00:20After his brother Amnon wronged their sister Tamar, Absalom became consumed by revenge.
00:27Eventually, he arranged for Amnon to be killed.
00:31But his wrongdoing did not end there.
00:35Absalom later turned against his own father, King David, and attempted to take the throne of Israel for himself.
00:42He won the hearts of many people and led a rebellion against his father.
00:47Yet his ambition led to his downfall.
00:50During the battle, Absalom became caught in a tree and was killed by Joab, despite David's command to spare him.
00:58When David heard the news, he mourned deeply for his son.
01:03This heartbreaking story is recorded in 2 Samuel, chapters 13 through 18.
01:08The lesson, pride, hatred, and revenge can destroy lives and relationships.
01:16Choose humility, forgiveness, and obedience before it's too late.
