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Can you recall a time when your impatience or pride led to unnecessary conflict? I have too many instances to count. Often times we rely on ourselves to provide for our immediate wants and needs instead of leaning on the One who always sticks by our side and guides our judgement. We learn from David’s story in 1 Samuel 25-27 how patience and reliance on God lead to the formation of dependence and humility. David demonstrates restraint even when he has the ability to act agai

Sometimes we think doing “most” of what’s right is enough, but 1 Samuel 15 shows it’s not. Saul obeyed God partly but still did what he wanted, and it ended up costing him. It shows how easy it is to justify small compromises, especially when it benefits us, but those choices can still pull us away from what’s right. David shows a different mindset. When he faced Goliath, he didn’t rely on his own strength or try to match everyone else. He trusted God. His confidence came fro