INTRODUCTION:
In the last part of this series, we learnt that no one could be wiser than God and that partial obedience is dangerous.
Today, as we continue in our studies, may the Lord Himself speak to us and bless us richly in Jesus Name.
1. THE VAIN SACRIFICE
The sacrifice truly offered unto God is a blessing but when offered in disobedience and unrighteousness, it becomes vain and unacceptable before God.
I Sam. 15:18-22, Isa. 1:11-13, Jer. 7:22-23, Hos. 6:6, Mic. 6:7-8, Eccl. 5:1, Mk. 12:333, Heb. 10:6-9, Ps. 51:16-17.
2. REBELLION IS A TERRIBLE SIN
To rebel simply means to refuse to obey or resist authority or control. The sin of rebellion is so terrible that it was likened to witchcraft in the Bible. God hates a rebel.
I Sam. 15:23, Jn. 6:38, 8:47, I Sam. 12:14-15, Ps. 5:10-11, Prov. 17:11, Isa. 30:1, Ez. 20:38, Mic. 5:12, Ps. 78:8-11, Dan. 9:5-6, I Sam. 13:14, Ex. 22:18, Isa. 1:19-20.
