In this life here on earth, we mess up. We do things intentionally that hamper our relationship with the Father, and then wonder why we would do something so stupid.
Was it really worth the "fun" we had? Was it worth potentially ruining our relationship with that other person?
The answer is simple. No.
In those times, we feel like we are the only one who messes up in royal ways, but we are not.
David, a man after God's heart, and the apple of his eye, knew...