1Sa 12:20-21 | MHM | STEP | v. 20-21 : Samuel tells the people not to be afraid, even though they have done wrong. He encourages them not to turn away from following the Lord . He warns them not to go after idols or “vain things” that cannot help or save them. Idols are useless and cannot answer prayers (1 Corinthians 8:4; 1 Corinthians 8:4 ). Samuel wants them to know that God’s anger is not a reason to give up on Him. Instead, God is merciful and will not leave His people because He has chosen them for His own name’s sake (1 Samuel 12:20-21; 1 Samuel 12:20-21 ).

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‏ 1 Samuel 12:20-21

v. 20-21: Samuel tells the people not to be afraid, even though they have done wrong. He encourages them not to turn away from following the Lord. He warns them not to go after idols or “vain things” that cannot help or save them. Idols are useless and cannot answer prayers (1 Corinthians 8:4; 1 Corinthians 8:4 ^a). Samuel wants them to know that God’s anger is not a reason to give up on Him. Instead, God is merciful and will not leave His people because He has chosen them for His own name’s sake (1 Samuel 12:20-21; 1 Samuel 12:20-21 ^b).

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