07/19/2026
We love to give God our sacrifice. Our time, our money, our service. But God has always cared more about one thing: obedience.
In 1 Samuel 15, God gave King Saul clear instructions: destroy the Amalekites completely, nothing spared. But Saul disobeyed. He kept the best of the sheep and oxen, along with King Agag, and when confronted, he justified it by saying he saved them to sacrifice to God.
Samuel's response cuts straight to the heart of the matter:
"Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams." 1 Samuel 15:22
Saul didn't lack religion. He lacked surrender. And that's a trap so many of us fall into. We can perform for God, look the part, do the right religious things, and still be disobedient to what He's actually asked of us.
Obedience isn't about looking right on the outside. It's about being real with God on the inside.
God isn't asking for your best performance. He's asking for your "yes," even when it costs you something.
So here's the question: what is God asking you to obey today?
Pastor Eric unpacks this truth and more this Sunday. Come be part of it. ππ½π₯
What's one area where you're choosing sacrifice over obedience? Drop it in the comments. π