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A Heart for God

Draw Near to God

1 Samuel 14:24-46

Focus on Grace, Not Religion

“How much better if the people had eaten freely today . . .” (v30)

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)

Rules without relationship is just religion

Focus on Mercy, Not Disobedience

“The people are sinning against the LORD by eating with the blood.” (v33)

“For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy. . .” (Titus 3:3-5)

Rules without relationship leads to rebellion

Focus on Surrender, Not Heartless Worship

“Let us draw near to God here.” (v36)

“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” (Romans 12:1)

Rules with relationship inspires reverence