Ep. 113: Fearing People, Failing God

In Podcast Episode 113, “Fearing People, Failing God,” Kim discusses the temptation we face to put the fear of what others may think about us above the priority of fully obeying the Lord. Whose opinion truly matters most in your life? 

The primary scripture text for this episode is 1 Samuel 15:24-35 with the key verses 24, 30:

 

24 Then Saul admitted to Samuel, “Yes, I have sinned. I have disobeyed your instructions and the Lord’s command, for I was afraid of the people and did what they demanded. 

 

30 Then Saul pleaded again, “I know I have sinned. But please, at least honor me before the elders of my people and before Israel by coming back with me so that I may worship the Lord your God.”

 

Weekly Assignment Feature: 

Ask the Lord to open your eyes to see whose opinion really matters most to you—His opinion or the opinion of others. 

Additional Resources:

• Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant. (Galatians 1:10)
• Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty. (Ecclesiastes 12:13b) 
• Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety. (Proverbs 29:25)
• OVERCOMING THE FEAR OF MAN | PAUL DAUGHERTY
• Hoopla
• Dangerous Depths by Colleen Coble

RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Samuel PODCASTS:

• “The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
• “The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
• “Life Application Study Bible”
• “The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
• Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
• Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) by J. D. Greear, Heath A. Thomas
• “The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors)

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This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.

 

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Reference:

Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.