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1 Samuel 15:22–23 · BSB
15:22 But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams.
15:23 For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.”
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…had made him king. But now he had disobeyed God again. Saul thought partial obedience was obedience. But partial obedience is still disobedience.1 Samuel 15:22-23Rebellion and arrogance against God’s commands, are just as if Saul had sought guidance from idols. God isn’t impressed with burnt offerings, he…
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…in a way that reflects faith in a God who does not delay in his promises? One more observation from Saul's answer for his disobedience is found in1 Samuel 15, verses 17 through 24. 1 Samuel 15, verses 17 through 24. 1 Samuel 15, verses 17 through 24. Samuel continued Although you once considered yourself unimportant, haven't…
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…believe it in a couple of weeks? Amen. Hallelujah. And it made no sense. But there is a reward to obedience. A great reward. Amen. I want to read1 Samuel chapter 15 verses 20 through 26. Going back into the Old Testament, King Saul, he was given some explicit instructions by the Lord through the Prophet Samuel. And he was about 85%…
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