Why do you think we often settle for doing only part of God’s will?
In what areas of your life do you struggle with denial or self-deception?
We all have an amazing capacity for self-deception. Perhaps one of the cleverest schemes of the enemy is to convince us that doing most of God’s will is enough and that by doing it we will receive God’s blessings. King Saul fell into such a temptation. Instructed by God to fight and destroy the Amalekites, he succumbed to the wishes of his fighting men and did only part of God’s command.
Read 1 Samuel 15:1-23
What does God tell Samuel to tell Saul to do?
Why do you think Saul was unwilling to carry out God’s explicit command?
Why do you think it was difficult for Saul to realize the seriousness of his sin against God?
Why do you think God equates disobedience with idolatry?
What “burnt offerings” or “sacrifices” do we sometimes offer to compensate for our lack of obedience?
Identify one area where you have been content to do almost all of god’s will. What steps should you take to complete your obedience to God?
Read Matthew 5:3-10
How do the Beatitudes differ from the heart of Saul?
Which beatitude, in particular, do you need to ask God to work into your heart?
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