1. Take Responsibility
9Saul and his men spared Agag’s life and kept the best of the sheep and goats, the cattle, the fat calves, and the lambs—everything, in fact, that appealed to them. They destroyed only what was worthless or of poor quality.
20“But I did obey the Lord,” Saul insisted. “I carried out the mission he gave me. I brought back King Agag, but I destroyed everyone else. 21Then my troops brought in the best of the sheep, goats, cattle, and plunder to sacrifice to the Lord your God in Gilgal.”
Saul Pleads for Forgiveness
24Then Saul admitted to Samuel, “Yes, I have sinned. I have disobeyed your instructions and the Lord’s command, for I was afraid of the people and did what they demanded.
5For we are each responsible for our own conduct.
2. Examine your Past
Life in the Spirit
1So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.
3. Uncover Attachments
21Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts.[1]
Translation notes (1)
- 5:21 Greek keep yourselves from idols.
6So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.”
4Even when I walk
through the darkest valley,[1]
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
Translation notes (1)
- 23:4 Or the dark valley of death.
39No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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