No if’s ands or buts.

Saul rationalized why he didn’t heed the very specific instructions of the Lord:

But Samuel replied: “Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams. For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, he has rejected you as king.

‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭15‬:‭22‬-‭23‬ ‭NIV‬‬

When the Lord gives orders it’s no time to cherrypick which parts to obey.

But…but…but…

Saul explains he thought he was doing the right thing by taking plunder from battle, sounding remarkably familiar to many of us who too often think we know what’s best.

We invite God’s direction in our lives but then resist walking the path he sets before us.

Life in Christ is all or nothing.

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.—Jeremiah 29:11

No if’s, ands, or buts.

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