In chapter 15 of 1 Samuel, God rejected Saul as king because he repeatedly failed to obey Him. The people of Israel had sinfully demanded a king, and God allowed them to have the king of their choice. By the end of chapter 15, it was obvious to everyone that their choice had been a…
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99% Obedience Is 100% Disobedience: The Fall of Saul
If you were approaching a brand-new bridge over a massive canyon and you saw a sign that said, “Bridge construction is 99% complete,” would you head across? Well, you could, of course, but a 99% complete bridge still puts you at the bottom of the canyon. Partial obedience, like a brand-new bridge, might look impressive…
Read MoreGood Start, Bad Finish: The Rise and Fall of a Man Named Saul
I love sports. Watching it, that is, not playing it. I never was good at playing sports, but I consider myself somewhat of an expert at watching it. As I’m writing this, I’m remembering watching a basketball game in which my team had a large, seemingly insurmountable lead. The other team didn’t cooperate, and they…
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