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GCE Christian Religious Studies 1989 Question 10

Question 10

Saul and the Monarchy

When Samuel said to Saul, 'To obey is better than sacrifice', he meant that

  1. A.Sacrifices are acceptable only if they come from a man who obeys God
  2. B.God prefers sacrifices to obedience.
  3. C.God prefers offerings to sacrifice
  4. D.God has barred all sacrifices
  5. E.Fats of rams are no longer desired for sacrifice.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Sacrifices are acceptable only if they come from a man who obeys God)

Explanation

Saul disobeyed God and then offered sacrifices; Samuel taught that God values obedience, and offerings mean nothing without it (1 Samuel 15:22).