1 Samuel 15:22
"But Samuel replied: 'Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.'"
BIBLE VERSE
8/14/2025
1 Samuel 15:22 says:
"But Samuel replied: 'Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.'" (NIV)
This verse emphasizes that God values obedience over ritual. While outward acts of worship have their place, they mean little without a heart that truly listens to and follows His commands.
In daily life, this means prioritizing a lifestyle of obedience to God’s Word over empty religious routines. True devotion is shown by aligning our actions with His will and living in a way that pleases Him.