Four things contributed to his fall:
1. Saul was Compulsive.
Definition = impulsive, uncontrollable, or addictive.
• He felt obligated to act. (1 Sam. 10:6-8, 13:3-9)
• He felt justified in doing so. (1 Sam. 13:10-14)
Take away for us:
Obedience trumps blame shifting every time.