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Friday, December 7, 2012

OBEDIENCE AND SACRIFICE

 
 
1 Samuel 15:22
 
"Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams." NIV
 
"Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams." KJV


When performing outward good works becomes more important than the inward obedient attitude, God becomes displeased. It is a sacrifice of time and energy to volunteer to clean the church, but it is a greater spiritual work to bring all of your thoughts captive to Christ. Make this more important in your life without neglecting the good works.


Heavenly Father, forgive us for thinking our attendance at church, our reading our Bibles, and involving ourselves in Christian activities are what we need to do to please You. Help us to understand and begin living out obedience to Your Word that is more pleasing to You than anything. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.


       
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