Bible Survey: Part OneSample

In chapters 13, 14 and today’s reading, Saul begins to act in ways that are more self-assured. He begins to move forward in ways that God says are not right and makes rash decisions. As a result, God rejects him as king. The self-assurance that would normally be associated with being kingly is what causes Saul to be rejected.

It’s odd how Saul’s humility is completely turned around. He was able to handle a little success, but it did not continue. We need to stay vigilant, especially in success. We don’t want to begin to think that we are no longer in need of God or better than those around me (Romans 12:3).