The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 109: A Heart of Obedience (2025)
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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- Saul's disobedience underscores that true obedience to God's commands is more important than superficial sacrifices and appearances.
- David's anointing highlights that God's selection is based on the heart's character and alignment with His will, not outward appearances.
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Saul's Disobedience and Consequences
Saul's actions demonstrate a key lesson about obedience and the consequences of disobedience to God's commands. Despite being chosen as king and given clear instructions to destroy the Amalekites entirely, Saul spares their king and retains the best livestock, claiming they could be offered as sacrifices to God. This reflects Saul's preoccupation with appearances and the opinions of others rather than a true adherence to God's will. Ultimately, this disobedience leads to God rejecting Saul as king, underscoring the principle that obedience is more critical than offering sacrifices.
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