David had many wives - many theologians believe that he had a lust problem that his passed onto Solomon. This is a bit of supposition, but not speculation based on David's history.
Let's assume that David had a lust problem in his heart. Lust + opportunity can lead to sin. David did not deny himself the opportunity - he probably knew about Bathsheba and her bathing patterns. He should have been with his men at war. He shouldn't have been on his roof lusting after Bathsheba - grand daughter of one of his trusted advisers and wife of one of his Mighty Men (totally devoted to David).
We all can deal with lust at times and to varying degrees. As a safeguard, develop strong boundaries to eliminate your opportunities to fall.
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