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.

Whom does the Lord chasten?
According to the New Testament, what day immediately precedes the first day of the week?
How does James say the rich have treated the just?
What was given these martyrs?
Why does God wish us to trust in Jesus?
What will he receive who endures temptation?
Why are its gates not to be closed?

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