Wrong Reactions to Our Sin: A Thought for This Week's Lesson

Last week's lesson Israel Rejects God as King
leads right into
This week's lesson Saul Disobeys God


In 1 Samuel 13, Saul did not wait for Samuel.
He offered the sacrifice but was not permitted to do that.
What made it even worse was after being confronted about his sin,
Saul made excuses.

In 1 Samuel 15, Saul did not follow the command of the Lord.
He spared the king and the best of the sheep and the oxen and calves and lambs.
What made it even worse was after being confronted about his sin,
Saul lied and then made excuses.

Making excuses for sin is not acceptable.