Title: To live obediently / Genesis 26:4-5
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main text:… Obedience is better than sacrifice, and hearing is better than the fat of rams (1 Samuel)
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Verse: Saul organized an army and waged a battle with Amalek, and defeated Amalek.
Agag, queen of Malek, was captured. But Saul, through his wars and victories,
God to destroy everything in order to boast of his name and to shine forever.
He ignored the command of King Agag. So he destroyed only the worthless and useless things.
and the best cattle and the fat and good things were left behind.
God was angry. God rebuked Saul for his disobedience through Samuel.
No matter how good the sacrifices and worship are, people who humbly listen to the word of God and obey
You have declared that you are not good enough.
At this time, Saul was only thinking about the shame of taking the throne from him, so he turned to God.
He did not repent sincerely. In the end, King Saul abandoned him from God.
has been received.
This shows that what God wanted of Saul was obedience and repentance.
C. However, in the Bible, in contrast to Saul, he was disobedient and repentant.
There is a person who has received God's blessing through this. He is the second king of Israel.
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Both of these men are God's chosen kings, and both have sinned against God.
There was one thing. However, God forsakes Saul, but David
Even though he had committed a serious sin, he forgave his sins and restored them.
Why? There is a clear reason. Every time David sinned
It was because he knew he was going to be broken by confessing his contrition. He was the king of a country.
When I have sinned and been rebuked, I humbly admit my sin and make no excuses.
I didn't. And I sincerely repented. God is such a beautiful person.
Forgive me and restore me even if I stumble and fall.
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But Saul was different.
Repent of your sins when you are clearly pointed out and rebuked by God
Rather than doing it, he just excused his actions as if they were just.
There is no person in this world who is perfect and has never sinned.
During our lifetimes on this earth, we humans make mistakes, stumble and fall.
It is uncommon.
But when God beats our hearts with his word, let us not make excuses.
We need to be humbled and repent. Then the Lord will forgive our sins.
Not only will He help you, but furthermore, He will restore the grace and love of God to make it right.
It's what makes it stand up.
Prayer: Our hearts and minds so that we can always communicate with God and hear His voice.
Open your ears. So, help me to live obediently to your word.
In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
Vocal Prayer: For Boys And Girls
Lord's Prayer