# The Agag We Spare

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Podcast: [Committed Way](https://stenobird.com/podcast/committed-way-7098694)
Published: 2026-05-18T21:54:43+00:00
Episode link: https://www.committedway.com/p/the-agag-we-spare
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## Resource

Saul had a clear command from God… but partial obedience felt easier than complete surrender. In 1 Samuel 15, we see how compromise, pride, blame-shifting, and outward religion slowly exposed a rebellious heart. But this lesson isn’t just about Saul. It’s about us. What “Agag” are we still sparing in our own lives? What sin, bitterness, pride, compromise, or hidden rebellion are we keeping alive while convincing ourselves everything is fine because we still look spiritual on the outside? In this message from 1 Samuel 15, we examine the danger of convenient obedience and the powerful truth that “to obey is better than sacrifice.” If we refuse to obey God in the clear things, the “foggy” areas of life may stay foggy. You can fool people with religious activity. You cannot fool God. Get full access to Committed Way at www.committedway.com/subscribe

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