Don’t Be Like Saul
1 Samuel 15:22–23
“And Samuel said, 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. For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king.”
King Saul was chosen by God to lead His people Israel, but he failed because he disobeyed God and allowed pride, fear, and self-interest to rule his heart.
The story of Saul is a solemn warning to every believer today — that position, wealth, or anointing cannot replace obedience and humility before God.
God wants our hearts, not just our actions. When we choose our way over God’s way, we lose divine favor, just like Saul did.
1: SAUL STARTED WELL BUT ENDED POORLY
Saul began as a humble man. In 1 Samuel 9:21, he said, “Am I not a Benjamite, of the smallest of the tribes of Israel?” — he was humble and obedient at first. But after he became king, pride crept in.
Many Christians today start well with God — they pray, give, and serve faithfully — but after receiving blessings, promotion, or success, they begin to forget God. Pride leads to downfall (Proverbs 16:18).
2: SAUL OBEYED PARTLY BUT DISOBEYED FULLY
In 1 Samuel 15, God commanded Saul to utterly destroy the Amalekites and everything they owned. But Saul spared King Agag and kept the best animals, pretending it was for sacrifice.
This is partial obedience, which is complete disobedience in God’s eyes. You cannot obey God halfway. Either you surrender fully, or you rebel completely.
3: SAUL FEARED MAN MORE THAN GOD
Saul admitted in 1 Samuel 15:24, “I have sinned: for I transgressed the commandment of the LORD, because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.”
He valued people’s opinion more than God’s command.
Many today refuse to stand for truth because they fear losing friends, reputation, or money. But a true servant of God must say, “I will obey God rather than men” (Acts 5:29).
4: SAUL LOST GOD’S PRESENCE
When Saul disobeyed, the Bible says, “The Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul” (1 Samuel 16:14). What a tragedy!
Disobedience drives away God’s presence. It brings spiritual dryness and confusion. No wealth or position can replace the peace that comes from the presence of God.
God is still looking for men and women who will obey Him completely — not halfway, not when convenient, but in total surrender.
Don’t be like Saul, who allowed pride and fear to destroy his destiny.
Be like David, who said in Psalm 40:8, “I delight to do thy will, O my God.”
* Choose full obedience over partial obedience.
* Use your blessings — money, time, influence — to serve God.
* Seek God’s presence above all else.
* Repent where you have disobeyed, and God will restore you.
Pray This Prayer
Lord, help me not to be like Saul. Deliver me from pride and disobedience. Teach me to obey You fully and to use all that I have for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Abiodun Kadri
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1 Samuel 15:22–23
“And Samuel said, 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. For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king.”
King Saul was chosen by God to lead His people Israel, but he failed because he disobeyed God and allowed pride, fear, and self-interest to rule his heart.
The story of Saul is a solemn warning to every believer today — that position, wealth, or anointing cannot replace obedience and humility before God.
God wants our hearts, not just our actions. When we choose our way over God’s way, we lose divine favor, just like Saul did.
1: SAUL STARTED WELL BUT ENDED POORLY
Saul began as a humble man. In 1 Samuel 9:21, he said, “Am I not a Benjamite, of the smallest of the tribes of Israel?” — he was humble and obedient at first. But after he became king, pride crept in.
Many Christians today start well with God — they pray, give, and serve faithfully — but after receiving blessings, promotion, or success, they begin to forget God. Pride leads to downfall (Proverbs 16:18).
2: SAUL OBEYED PARTLY BUT DISOBEYED FULLY
In 1 Samuel 15, God commanded Saul to utterly destroy the Amalekites and everything they owned. But Saul spared King Agag and kept the best animals, pretending it was for sacrifice.
This is partial obedience, which is complete disobedience in God’s eyes. You cannot obey God halfway. Either you surrender fully, or you rebel completely.
3: SAUL FEARED MAN MORE THAN GOD
Saul admitted in 1 Samuel 15:24, “I have sinned: for I transgressed the commandment of the LORD, because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.”
He valued people’s opinion more than God’s command.
Many today refuse to stand for truth because they fear losing friends, reputation, or money. But a true servant of God must say, “I will obey God rather than men” (Acts 5:29).
4: SAUL LOST GOD’S PRESENCE
When Saul disobeyed, the Bible says, “The Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul” (1 Samuel 16:14). What a tragedy!
Disobedience drives away God’s presence. It brings spiritual dryness and confusion. No wealth or position can replace the peace that comes from the presence of God.
God is still looking for men and women who will obey Him completely — not halfway, not when convenient, but in total surrender.
Don’t be like Saul, who allowed pride and fear to destroy his destiny.
Be like David, who said in Psalm 40:8, “I delight to do thy will, O my God.”
* Choose full obedience over partial obedience.
* Use your blessings — money, time, influence — to serve God.
* Seek God’s presence above all else.
* Repent where you have disobeyed, and God will restore you.
Pray This Prayer
Lord, help me not to be like Saul. Deliver me from pride and disobedience. Teach me to obey You fully and to use all that I have for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Abiodun Kadri
Your love can go where you can’t. Every gift you give sends food, hope, and faith to those in need. Click here to SUPPORT: https://flutterwave.com/donate/1gkr3px8m1u0
#DontBeLikeSaul #ObedienceIsBetterThanSacrifice #ServeGodFaithfully #UseYourResourcesForGod #ChristianSermon #KingSaulLesson #FaithAndObedience #ChristianLife #BibleTeaching #ServeWithYourHeart
Don’t Be Like Saul
1 Samuel 15:22–23
“And Samuel said, 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. For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king.”
King Saul was chosen by God to lead His people Israel, but he failed because he disobeyed God and allowed pride, fear, and self-interest to rule his heart.
The story of Saul is a solemn warning to every believer today — that position, wealth, or anointing cannot replace obedience and humility before God.
God wants our hearts, not just our actions. When we choose our way over God’s way, we lose divine favor, just like Saul did.
1: SAUL STARTED WELL BUT ENDED POORLY
Saul began as a humble man. In 1 Samuel 9:21, he said, “Am I not a Benjamite, of the smallest of the tribes of Israel?” — he was humble and obedient at first. But after he became king, pride crept in.
Many Christians today start well with God — they pray, give, and serve faithfully — but after receiving blessings, promotion, or success, they begin to forget God. Pride leads to downfall (Proverbs 16:18).
2: SAUL OBEYED PARTLY BUT DISOBEYED FULLY
In 1 Samuel 15, God commanded Saul to utterly destroy the Amalekites and everything they owned. But Saul spared King Agag and kept the best animals, pretending it was for sacrifice.
This is partial obedience, which is complete disobedience in God’s eyes. You cannot obey God halfway. Either you surrender fully, or you rebel completely.
3: SAUL FEARED MAN MORE THAN GOD
Saul admitted in 1 Samuel 15:24, “I have sinned: for I transgressed the commandment of the LORD, because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.”
He valued people’s opinion more than God’s command.
Many today refuse to stand for truth because they fear losing friends, reputation, or money. But a true servant of God must say, “I will obey God rather than men” (Acts 5:29).
4: SAUL LOST GOD’S PRESENCE
When Saul disobeyed, the Bible says, “The Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul” (1 Samuel 16:14). What a tragedy!
Disobedience drives away God’s presence. It brings spiritual dryness and confusion. No wealth or position can replace the peace that comes from the presence of God.
God is still looking for men and women who will obey Him completely — not halfway, not when convenient, but in total surrender.
Don’t be like Saul, who allowed pride and fear to destroy his destiny.
Be like David, who said in Psalm 40:8, “I delight to do thy will, O my God.”
* Choose full obedience over partial obedience.
* Use your blessings — money, time, influence — to serve God.
* Seek God’s presence above all else.
* Repent where you have disobeyed, and God will restore you.
Pray This Prayer
Lord, help me not to be like Saul. Deliver me from pride and disobedience. Teach me to obey You fully and to use all that I have for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Abiodun Kadri
Your love can go where you can’t. Every gift you give sends food, hope, and faith to those in need. Click here to SUPPORT: https://flutterwave.com/donate/1gkr3px8m1u0
#DontBeLikeSaul #ObedienceIsBetterThanSacrifice #ServeGodFaithfully #UseYourResourcesForGod #ChristianSermon #KingSaulLesson #FaithAndObedience #ChristianLife #BibleTeaching #ServeWithYourHeart
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