December 8
Today’s Verse
1 Samuel 15:22
And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams. (KJV)
Today’s Verse
1 Samuel 15:22
And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams. (KJV)
But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams. (BSB)
Samuel said, “Has Yahweh as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying Yahweh’s voice? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams. (WEB)
Then Samuel said, “Does the Lord take pleasure in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as he does in obedience? Certainly, obedience is better than sacrifice; paying attention is better than the fat of rams. (NET)
KJV - King James Version, BSB - Berean Study Bible, WEB - World English Bible, NET - New English Translation
Today’s Quote
True obedience is the essence of worship.
— A.W. Tozer
Spurgeon’s Daily Help
Always remember that strictly following your Savior’s commands is better than any outward religious act. Listening attentively to His teachings is better than offering the best sacrifices. If you’ve been neglecting even the smallest of Christ’s instructions, I urge you to stop being disobedient. "To
obey" in even the tiniest matter "is better than sacrifice." It’s a blessing to be teachable like a little child, but it’s an even greater blessing to put into practice what you’ve learned, down to the last detail.
Public domain content from Daily Help by Charles Spurgeon.
The Spurgeon Birthday Book
December 8
Who would envy the Russian Empress for her grand ice palace? It was a perfect symbol of worldly glory: it looked beautiful but was cold; it was bright but temporary, clear as crystal but completely lacking in comfort. Give me a simple, humble life warmed
by the joy of God’s love. The person whom God loves lives in a far brighter palace, one that will never melt away.
Public domain content from The Spurgeon Birthday Book by Charles Spurgeon
Spurgeon’s Quote
God’s pleasure is found in obedience, not in outward ceremony.
— Charles Spurgeon
Mount of Olives, Jerusalem
Daily Devotionals
December 8