Day 5: Rebellion Is as Sinful as Witchcraft

These are some of the sharpest words in Scripture. Rebellion is as sinful as witchcraft, and stubbornness is as bad as worshiping idols. God does not grade disobedience on a curve — partial obedience is still disobedience. Saul's downfall is not that he was imperfect; David would fail too. The difference is what happened when they were confronted: Saul protected his image. David repented. The scariest thing is that when we start lying to ourselves, we can start lying to God. So ask yourself today: am I protecting my image, or am I willing to repent?