Amon’s Folly II Samuel 13: 1-7 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO
Text: 2 Sam 13:1-28. Folly is foolishness and Amnon was definitely foolish. We can learn from his folly not to make the same mistakes he did. If you don’t learn from them then you are bound to repeat them. Notice:
His Foolish Love – v.1-2. He fell in love with the wrong girl (Lev 18:9). The Bible said that it was wrong and he didn’t heed what the Bible said. Likewise, the Bible (2 Cor 6:14) says that a lost girl is the wrong girl for you. He fell in love with her beauty, but beauty is vain (Prov 31:30). He was so taken with her that he made himself sick. And he wanted her body and that’s all he would think about. Amnon fell in love with his imagination but he was quickly disappointed (v.14-15, his love turned to hatred). Love wasn’t like he thought it would be and love isn’t going to be what you’ve been dreaming it is.
His Foolish Friend – v.3. He made a friend out of the wrong guy. His friend taught him to get what he wanted rather than to talk him out of it. For a while Amnon probably thought that Jonadab was the best friend ever (v.5). But look what this backstabber knew in v.32 and he didn’t warn his friend to save his life. Friends like Jonadab will destroy you and not lose a night’s sleep when you are gone (Prov 13:20). A true friend loveth at all times (Prov 17:17) and will wound you rather than let you hurt yourself with your foolishness (Prov 27:6). Paul Jhant said that one summer with a fool like Jonadab can ruin a teenager for life.
His Foolish Mouth – v.6. He was a lying schemer, an unfaithful witness, a deceiver and his word was of no value, Prov 18:7. Young people, if you lie to your parents to get what you want you are the loser, Prov 30:17. BUT Mom and Dad, some of the trouble that your kids are allowed to get into is your fault. Don’t be a fool and believe every word your precious little “can-do-no-wrong” darling child says or you’ll end up being complicit in his evil deeds.
His Foolish Convictions – v.9. Truly he had no convictions when it came to protecting himself from himself in trying situations. Don’t ever put yourself in a situation where you can carry out the idiotic plans you have running through your wicked mind. Make sure you are always in the company of other secure people. And girls, don’t ever be so stupid; when the company leaves you leave with them. There are not enough bottles to hold all your tears (v.19). Establish some unchangeable convictions before you get into trouble and stick to them.
His Foolish Actions – v.12-14. Amnon forced Tamar. If you allow your lusts to entice you and draw you away, you’ll be shocked at the things you’ll allow yourself to do. And there will be no one to blame but yourself. Imagine, he raped his own sister!
His Foolish Pride – v.15-17. Amnon just threw Tamar out after he had experimented with his love and had gotten what he wanted. Don’t think you can just use and abuse people as you will and that you can sin with impunity without consequence. People get hurt when you sin against them. And the scars can last a lifetime.
His Foolish Mockery – v.27-28. When he took advantage of Tamar he mocked sin (Prov 14:9) and he mocked God (Gal 6:7-8). You can’t do either one of these and get away with it. You reap what you sow and you always reap in greater quantity than you sowed. It was two years later that Absalom set up Amnon’s assassination. Amnon was a fool thinking he could get away with his scheme and not suffer an evil consequence.
Conclusion:
You are a bigger fool than Amnon if you think you can hear this message and ignore it and go right on with your folly and somehow escape the consequences that Amnon got. You can’t!