- We cannot always know if what we hear is true because there can a "spin" or biased (and perhaps even manipulative) opinion expressed.
And sometimes we even do it with God: we put our "spin" on what He said so it will fit with what we want, or, we use out-of-context something He said to justify doing something we want. (In defense: most do it without understanding until after the fact, if ever.)
Human nature has not changed since the beginning. In today's Scripture, Saul did it. He tried to "spin" God's instructions. Samuel called him on it, and the consequences were severe.
Good object lesson for us today? I think so.
Why haven't you obeyed the LORD? Why did you rush for the plunder and do exactly what the LORD said not to do?" "But I did obey the LORD," Saul insisted. "I carried out the mission he gave me. I brought back King Agag, but I destroyed everyone else. But Samuel replied, "What is more pleasing to the LORD: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Obedience is far better than sacrifice. Listening to him is much better than offering the fat of rams. Rebellion is as bad as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as bad as worshiping idols. So because you have rejected the word of the LORD, he has rejected you from being king." (1 Sam 15:19-21,22-23 NLT)
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