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 answer did he return when asked concerning his mission?
What kind of faith avails with God?
What inspired tribute is paid to the law of God?
Does the Bible recognize this as the proper time for beginning and ending the Sabbath?
How did David express himself on this point?
Did this doctrine exist in ancient times?
Whatever may come, what blessed assurance has everyone who loves God?

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