Rebellion, Regret, Rejection, and Repentance (1 Sam. 15)

Michiana Covenant Presbyterian Church

We cluck our tongues at Saul, shocked that he did not obey God. God had been perfectly clear. He had given Saul a direct, specific command. And yet Saul thought he knew better than God.Have you ever thought that you knew better than God? Has God really said that . . . ? Wouldn't God prefer it if you did this instead?Saul's rebellion is especially poignant because it is based on such good intentions. His first error, which we saw last time, was that he offered the sacrifices, instead of waiting for Samuel. He was worshiping God!His second error, which we are looking at tonight, was that he did not totally destroy the Amalekites, but brought some of their flocks for a sacrifice. Again, he was worshiping God!We see this over and over in scripture. The Israelites tried to worship Yahweh through a golden calf. But God was not pleased!Ananias and Sapphira tried to worship God but lied about the percentage they were giving. But God was not pleased!If you would worship God – then you must hear his word and do what he says...