1 Samuel 15:22–23
But Samuel replied, "What is more pleasing to the LORD: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice?
Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams.
Rebellion is as sinful as witchcraft, and stubbornness as bad as worshiping idols. So because you have rejected the command of the LORD, he has rejected you as king."
When we choose to disobey God, and decide to walk in our own ways, the Lord sees that as our pride at work. We were created by Him and for His use. We are meant to be His servants, and do servants instruct masters?
God is not an overbearing master. He regards us as His children. He is a jealous God who cannot condone us putting Him second. Whatever we have in our lives that comes before Him is an idol. When we rebel against Him, He sees it in the same light as practising witchcraft, which is an abomination to God.
Also, when we refuse to obey God, we act stubbornly, and consciously or subconsciously render obedience to one other than God - an act equal to idolatry.
Let us examine every area of our lives and work on obeying God in totality. This begins with a heart surrendered totally to God, and willing to obey God.
WHAT IS NEXT?
