99% Obedient part 2 1 Samuel 15:15-35

Sorry for the long delay regarding this blog I had it done just didn't post it. Looking at these last 18 verses I've outlined them into two topics.

Lost Sight of what was Important 1 Samuel 15:15-23

Looking at verse 15 we imedietely see that Kings Saul blames his soldiers for his disobedience. As I thought about that do we do the same today? When we our confronted with mistakes or things we have done wrong do we pass the buck? Do we try to make excuses for our short comings or do we take ownership of what we have done regardless of how painful it will be. (Something to think about). God could do everything without us, however he chooses to use us and so wants us to trust and obey him that these things naturally flow out of hearing and obeying His world Sacrifice without obedience is hypocrisy and sickening to God! Samuel goes on to say that the sins of stubbornness (arrogance) and rebellion controlled Saul’s heart. Then condemns them as bad as witchcraft and idolatry. When we know God’s word and deliberately disobey it we are exalting ourselves above the throne of God. This is the height of idolatry!! What resulted from Saul’s disobedience of God’s word, an inability to take responsibility for his own actions?

Rejected by God 15: 24-35

Saul was sadly more concerned with his popularity than his right standing with God. Someone truly broken over their sin would sound much more like David, “I have sinned against heaven, and against you Oh God!!”It seems that problem carries on today. People are more worried about being popular than with pleasing God. Was it that Saul failed that was so terrible? No!!! It was that when confronted with the truth of that failure he lied and made excuses. Oh what a difference it makes when we own up to our failures and sin and allow God to cleanse us of our unrighteousness.

Conclusion: What can we learn from king Saul? Saul began his life so well. He became the first king of Israel through the divine appointment of God. However as he grew older he depended on God less and less, disobeyed and made excuses for his failures. God can work with anything except disobedience. God will work on you, or through you. But if you live your life in continual rejection and disobedience to His word he will ultimately do what he did to Saul, he will reject you. What should we do?

1) Always obey the word of God
2) Never make excuses for your failures (take responsibility)

Saul's attitude of optional obedience led to:

SAUL’S DISOBEDIENCE

SAUL’S DENIAL

SAUL’S DOWNFALL