Hardened Heart - Episode 7 - The Life of King Saul - Chris Matsis

A continued course unbroken leads to a hardened heart. God never intended for Saul to be lost. Time after time we observe God stretch out His heart in mercy, offering warnings through Samuel, Jonathan, and David. We all have struggles with sinful temptations, at times it can be hard to believe there is still mercy and grace left for us. After studying the life of Saul, there are some key takeaways we can apply to ensure we do not make the same mistakes: -Humility. Confess your wrongs, seek help with your struggles. "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up." James 4:10 -Seek the Lord for who He is, not for what He gives. -Repent. Saul receives warning after warning because of his course. However, he chooses to blame others. When he does acknowledge his wrong, it is only to remove the guilt rather than the sin.