Religious Performance vs. Obedience
This week, we look at one of the most challenging moments in the life of Israel’s first king—Saul’s disobedience in 1 Samuel 15—and the complex confrontation that follows.
As we work through this passage, we discuss what it means for God to command difficult things in Scripture, why Saul’s selective obedience reveals more than just a leadership misstep, and how Samuel models speaking hard truths even when it’s uncomfortable or risky. We explore the difference between genuine obedience and religious performance, and why excuses or spiritual-sounding loopholes—even ones we believe…
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