2 Sam. 10, 11 [The Message]

David should have been at war with his army, but he was safely at home. It was during this period of time he was tempted when observing Bathsheba as she bathed upon her roof. Regardless of her intentions, David’s guard was down and he yielded. The result was devastating.

My point would be this; instead of being at war against the allure of lust, he was giving place to a temptation that overpowered him. He should have been fighting instead of yielding.

Mortify (be a good warrior and kill it) therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: [Col. 3:5]