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How do we know God's commands should be fully obeyed?

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God's commands, as revealed in Scripture, require complete obedience, as seen in 1 Samuel 15.

The narrative of King Saul in 1 Samuel 15 emphasizes the necessity of complete obedience to God's commands. Saul's failure to utterly destroy the Amalekites and instead keeping the best for himself illustrates a critical point: God expects His followers to obey fully rather than partially or on a conditional basis. This expectation aligns with the broader biblical principle that obedience stems from a heart motivated by love for God. Partial obedience reflects a heart of pride, which hinders a true relationship with the Lord and pollutes the worship and sacrifices we offer Him. Both Saul's and our own spiritual wellbeing depend on grasping this truth.
Scripture References: 1 Samuel 15:22-23

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