Greg Laurie: A New Beginning The God of Second Chances | You Can’t Fool God
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Aug 15, 2025 Ever blamed the mysterious 'Not Me' for a mess? Greg Laurie dives into the reality that while we might fool others, we can't fool God. He highlights King David's hidden sins, the burden of unconfessed guilt, and the beauty of repentance. With powerful insights, Laurie emphasizes that God's discipline is an act of love, leading to second chances and redemption. Listeners are reminded that returning to God opens the door to forgiveness and new beginnings, with an invitation to experience this transformative grace.
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Invisible 'Not Me' Example
- Parents joke about an invisible roommate called 'Not Me' who takes the blame for household messes.
- Greg Laurie uses this illustration to show how people shift blame instead of owning sin.
David And Bathsheba Story
- Greg Laurie recounts David seeing Bathsheba, summoning her, and sleeping with her while Uriah was at war.
- He highlights the pregnancy as the turning point leading to David's attempts to cover the sin.
The Cover-Up That Killed Uriah
- Laurie tells how David tried manipulating Uriah to sleep with his wife and then got him killed when it failed.
- He describes the sealed letter and battlefield arrangement that led to Uriah's death.
