1 Samuel 12:22-25
The Message
20-22 Samuel said to them, “Don’t be fearful. It’s true that you have done something very wrong. All the same, don’t turn your back on God. Worship and serve him heart and soul! Don’t chase after ghost-gods. There’s nothing to them. They can’t help you. They’re nothing but ghost-gods! God, simply because of who he is, is not going to walk off and leave his people. God took delight in making you into his very own people.
23-25 “And neither will I walk off and leave you. That would be a sin against God! I’m staying right here at my post praying for you and teaching you the good and right way to live. But I beg of you, fear God and worship him honestly and heartily. You’ve seen how greatly he has worked among you! Be warned: If you live badly, both you and your king will be thrown out.”
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1 Samuel 12:22-24
New International Version
22 For the sake(A) of his great name(B) the Lord will not reject(C) his people, because the Lord was pleased to make(D) you his own. 23 As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray(E) for you. And I will teach(F) you the way that is good and right. 24 But be sure to fear(G) the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart;(H) consider(I) what great(J) things he has done for you.
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