Rebellion

1 Samuel 15:23 – For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, he has rejected you as king.”

1 Samuel 12:14 – If you fear the Lord and serve and obey him and do not rebel against his commands, and if both you and the king who reigns over you follow the Lord your God—good!

Deuteronomy 18:9 – When you enter the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate the detestable ways of the nations there.

Application:

• ·         A king who sets his own will above the command of the Lord ceases to be an instrument of the Lord’s rule over His people, violating the very nature of his theocratic office.
• ·         Israel and her king were to demonstrate that although human kingship has been established, they would continue to recognize the Lord as their true King.
• ·         The people were not to resort to magical arts for their information, guidance or revelation. Rather, they were to listen to the Lord’s true prophets.

All Scripture verses taken from NIV