In the story of Saul and the Amalekites there are several behaviors and attitudes that are common to God's people throughout the bible, and are sadly still common today. If I am honest, I recognize them in my own life.
Here are a few:
Saul rationalizes doing the wrong thing because it is partial obedience.
Saul applies selective hearing to the Word of God.
Saul allows himself to become prideful about what he has done, forgetting that none of it would be possible without God.
Saul offers sacrifices to God without offering himself to God in obedience.
1 Samuel15:22 Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice...
Lord, I offer you my heart. I ask You to help me seek Your Word, and to obey it completely. Protect me from pride. Help me to abide in You. Keep me honest.
1 comment:
I can definitely fall into that trap.
Thanks honey! I love you.
Chip
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