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“Obedience At All Ranks” By Kirk Hunt
“For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft,
And stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry.
Because you have rejected the word of the Lord,
He also has rejected you from being king.”
1 Samuel 15:23 NKJV
Samuel delivered his somber news to Saul. The king’s (pitiful) excuses and justifications could not negate his responsibility to obey God. King Saul found out the hard way that obedience applies to all ranks.
The greedy, lazy, self-centered part of us wants it both ways. We want anyone and every one to do every little thing we say. We even want them to anticipate what we want done.
Of course, that part of us wants to be free to ignore or even alter any instruction. “Do as I say, not as I do.” “Rank hath its privileges.”
I freely admit I am aggravated when I experience this disobedient attitude in folks. I am more aggravated when I catch the same attitude trying to assert itself in my life. To my regret, it is a weed that grows back far too easily.
God expects you to obey Him and His Word. Your rank does not impact your obligation to obey. Not one little bit.
Obedience to God does not have rank or importance limits. It applies to me. It applies to you. Without exception.
Think: I owe God my obedience, no matter what rank I hold.
Pray: “Lord, keep my heart focused on obedience to You and Your Word.”
Copyright © October 2014, Kirk Hunt
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