I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD END UP LIKE THIS

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“I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD END UP LIKE THIS.” LESSONS FROM A FALLEN KING 1 Samuel 15 Steve Holdaway, LifeSpring Church, 06.16.19

BIG IDEA: The fear of the Lord adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short. Proverbs 10:27 Psalm 33:8 Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the people of the world revere him. Psalm 103:17 But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord's love is with those who fear him… Psalm 2:11 Serve the Lord with fear and rejoice with trembling. Deut. 5:29 Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that it might go well with them and their children forever! Exodus 20:20 Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning." Proverbs 3:7-8 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. 1 Samuel 12:14-15 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! But if you do not obey the Lord, and if you rebel against his commands, his hand will be against you, as it was against your fathers.

The Loss of the Fear of the Lord: A Dangerous Descent PRIVILEGE PRIDE PRESUMPTION 1 Sam. 13:7-14 1 Sam. 14:43-45 1 Sam. 15 PERSONAL FALL

“You may be sure that your sin will find you out.” Numbers 32:23 The Promise of God: The fear of the Lord leads to life: Then one rests content, untouched by trouble. Proverbs 19:23