Faithful Fellowship
“Only fear the LORD, and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you.” I Samuel 12:24 NKJV https://www.bible.com/114/1sa.12.24.nkjv Respect, the people say, is reciprocal. But when there is doubt in the virtue of respect in any relationship, there is bound to be unfaithfulness. Israel has just opted for monarchy in replacement of theocracy because of her vote of no confidence on the prospects of theocracy, especially when many surrounding nations seem to be getting more dividends from their system of government. Obviously, respect waned within with increasing appreciation of greener pasture outside the fence of any relationship. As long as fellowship is driven by tangible appreciation of taste instead of the transparent affection to the truth, respect will always remain a commodity to be purchased by the highest bidder. Therefore, the LORD had to warn Israel against the risk of dwelling in unfaithfulness: “Only ...