The question is not what was different about Bathsheba. The difference was what had become different about David.
Every man is a hero or oracle to someone. And that person has enhanced value.
God wants an opportunity to prove who He is.
I don't know of a way to have a generous church without a generous pastor.
Until you start thinking right, you will never start behaving right. Repentance always deals with the changing of the mind.
You can't receive forgiveness unless you let God deal with your deceit.