CONSEQUENCES OF DISOBEDIENCE
CONTENT
- Meaning of Disobedience
- Saul’s Disobedience (I Sam. 15:1-19)
- Consequences of Saul’s Disobedience
- Others who Suffered for their Disobedience (i) The Disobedient Prophet (ii) The Sons of Eli (I Kings 13:11-24; 1 Sam. 2:22-25; 4:10-11)
Meaning of Disobedience
Disobedience is a deliberate failure to carry out an assignment. It also means refusal to carry out orders. Disobedience attracts some negative consequences which could be immediate or delayed.
Saul’s Disobedience (I Sam. 15:1-19)
Saul Anointed King Over Israel
As a result of the Israelites’ request for a king, Saul the son of Kish from Benjamin was anointed king by Samuel as directed by God. This took place when he went out to look for his father’s lost asses. Samuel took the oil, anointed Saul, and kissed him. To confirm that God had chosen and anointed Saul as king over Israel, Samuel gave him three signs which Saul would see on his way home. These signs came to pass that very day.
Saul’s Disobedience
God commanded Saul through Samuel to attack and completely destroy the Amalekites and everything they had.
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