The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 109: A Heart of Obedience (2025)
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Apr 19, 2025 Discover the profound lessons in obedience as Fr. Mike highlights Saul's disobedience and the consequences that follow. The contrast with David, a man after God’s own heart, emphasizes the importance of inner qualities over mere appearances. Explore the challenges of maintaining faith amidst personal vanity and the transition of divine favor marked by David's anointing. Delve into how spiritual obedience shapes our relationship with God and the role of grace and community in our journeys.
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Vanity as Preoccupation With Approval
- Vanity is an excessive concern for others' opinions rather than physical appearance.
- Saul's sin was obsessing about what others thought, not just his outward appearance.
Obedience Over Sacrifice
- Obedience to God is more valuable than sacrifices or offerings.
- To obey is better than sacrifice; listening to God is more important than ritual offerings.
Follow God’s Commands Exactly
- Do what God explicitly commands instead of substituting your own actions.
- Avoid replacing God's instructions with other difficult tasks as a form of avoidance.
