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^{13\u00a0<\/sup>Saul died because he was unfaithful to the Lord; he did not keep the word of the Lord and even consulted a medium for guidance, ^{14\u00a0<\/sup>and did not inquire of the Lord. So the Lord put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse.<\/em> -1 Chronicles 10:13-14<\/p>\n}}

Saul died in battle, but he died because of unfaithfulness to the Lord. How was he unfaithful? 1 Chronicles 10 notes he did not obey God\u2019s word, sought the counsel of a medium (a psychic), and did not turn to God for help. All three of these actions revealed a heart that sought success apart from God for personal gain.<\/p>\n

In contrast, God handed Saul\u2019s kingdom over to David. As a young man, David sang praises to the Lord, seeking him with all his heart. Despite his flaws, he turned to God throughout his life, counting on the Lord for success.<\/p>\n

History mentions Saul as a king of unfaithfulness, but David as a man after God\u2019s own heart.<\/p>\n

Which will you be? Your answer to this important question begins with the actions you take today.<\/p>\n

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