19. How highly does God regard obedience?
“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 harken than the fat of rams.” 1 Sam. 15:22.
20. With what sins are rebellion and stubbornness classed?
“For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, He hath also rejected thee from being king.” Verse 23.
Ruth And Naomi. "Thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God." Ruth 1:16.
21. Whose voice had more weight with Saul than had the commandment of God?
“And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the Lord, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.” Verse 24.
22. What charge did Jesus bring against the Pharisees?
“And He said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.” Mark 7:9.