Rationalizing God's Instructions

Rationalizing God’s Instructions!

King Saul was a reluctant king who turned into an arrogant king. His lack of humility cost him his kingship. 

Samuel gave Saul clear instructions, but Saul “rationalized” his way out of his kingship. 

When God tells you what to do, act on it obediently. Far too often Christians place their culture into scripture. We say, “It’s okay for me to do “this” or “that” because God wants me to be happy.”

NEWSFLASH!! No where in the Bible does it say, “God wants you to be happy, so do what makes you happy.” What the Bible says is “Blessed (happy) is the one who does…” (you fill in the blank with scripture)

Your “happiness” stems from your obedience. Look at Saul’s rationalized obedience and learn from his mistake. If it cost Saul that much, it will cost you the equivalent. Here’s today’s Bible verse. Enjoy. 

1 Samuel 15:3; 13-15

3 Now go, attack the Amalekites and totally destroy all that belongs to them. Do not spare them; put to death men and women, children and infants, cattle and sheep, camels and donkeys.’”

13 When Samuel reached him, Saul said, “The Lord bless you! I have carried out the Lord’s instructions.”

14 But Samuel said, “What then is this bleating of sheep in my ears? What is this lowing of cattle that I hear?”

15 Saul answered, “The soldiers brought them from the Amalekites; they spared the best of the sheep and cattle to sacrifice to the Lord your God, but we totally destroyed the rest.”

Today’s Reading:

1 Samuel 15