How highly does God regard obedience?

Answer

"And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice
of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams." 1 Sam. 15: 22.

What prophecy was fulfilled in the slaughter of the children of Bethlehem?
What accompanies repentance?
What is sin?
When was this time of reformation?
What did the people once again promise to do?
What is the character of this new power?
But are not the righteous dead in heaven?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle