Stories of pastors and churchgoers that have fallen prey to the seductiveness of
this spirit are everywhere. Divorce is all too common in modern Christendom,
usually preceded by adultery between fellow church members. Most of the pastors
that come under the influence of the Queen of heaven do so because of the lust
that has not been dealt with in their hearts. This was the case concerning King
David who committed adultery with another mans wife. Instead of fighting side by
side with his men for the safety of Israel, he was taking it easy at his palace in
Jerusalem. Bathsheba was his neighbor, and probably knew well that it was the
habit of the king to walk on his balcony. She placed herself in the position for
David to see her while she was bathing.
ìAnd it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off
his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king's house: and from
the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was
very beautiful to look upon. And David sent and enquired after
the woman. And one said, Is not this Bathsheba, the daughter of
Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite? And David sent
messengers, and took her; and she came in unto him, and he lay
with her; for she was purified from her uncleanness: and she
returned unto her house.î 2 Samuel 11:2-4
Bathsheba became pregnant with Davidís baby, and although Uriah was
completely loyal and devoted to the King, David had him set up to be killed in
battle.
ìAnd [David] wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the
forefront of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he
may be smitten, and dieÖ And the men of the city went out, and
fought with Joab: and there fell some of the people of the
servants of David; and Uriah the Hittite died also.î
2 Samuel 11:15; 17
Samson fell to the wiles of Delilah, which cost him his eyesight, his strength and
his freedom.