Magnificent

David, the man after gods own heart was supposed to be at war but got carried away by the lust of the eyes and lust of the flesh which culminated in adultery with Bathsheba and murder of Uriah her husband. He was reproached by God through prophet Nathan, but instead of justifying his actions as King Saul would have done, he was penitent and this birthed the famous psalm 51. David from verses 1-4 acknowledged his sins as he asked God for mercy, knowing fully well that God's judgement is right and in verse 5 acknowledges the state of original sin: "for I've been guilt-ridden from birth, a sinner from my mother's womb". Reading through the psalm, one won't but acknowledge the state of brokenness of David as he accepted his sins, felt sorry for them as he asked God to purify him and give him a new spirit. This is perfect contrition: (1) accept your sins and stop making excuses (2) accuse yourself of your sins (3) seek God's mercy and lastly, (4) se...