Obedience or Rebellion? Your choice! 1 Samuel 15:23

Good morning everyone! God is good all the time, all the time God is good. TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!

OBEdience. OBEDIENCE! What does God wish from us? O B E D I E N C E ! Very simple, but many times such a difficult chore. I use the word 'chore' because many of us make obedience a chore, hard work, not a labor of love but a labor of "gotta do." Now listen to what Samuel continues to say:

1 Samuel 15:23 "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."

Samuel is talking to Saul, but these words are talking to you, to me as well. Rebellion and stubbornness are serious sins. They involve more than being independent and strong-minded.
Scripture equates them with witchcraft and idolatry, sins worthy of death. (Exodus 22:18; Leviticus 20:6)
Please read Deuteronomy 13:12-15; no other gods or idols before us. What do we do? Saul became both rebellious and stubborn, so it is little wonder that God finally rejected him and took away his kingdom.
Rebellion against God is possibly the most serious sin of all because as long as a person rebels, he or she closes the door to forgiveness and restoration with God.
What rebellion and stubbornness do you secretly keep tucked away in your heart? Why don't you just pull it out, ask God to rip it from you hands, and cleanse you as you need to be cleansed. Witchcraft (rebellion) is considered a sin directly against God; so why do you rebel? Stubbornness is the same as worshiping idols; do you?
LORD, we just pray that we lift you, and only you up and ask that you clear our hearts of the rebellion and stubbornness. SIR, WE WOULD SEE JESUS! Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny