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 Samuel 15:22)

For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king.(1 Samuel 15:23)

And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.(1 Samuel 15:24)

Now therefore, I pray thee, pardon my sin, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD.

And Samuel said unto Saul, I will not return with thee: for thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD hath rejected thee from being king over Israel.(1 Samuel 15:26)

And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.(1 Samuel 15:27)

And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbor of thine, that is better than thou.(1 Samuel 15:28)

Other publications related to "1 Samuel 15:25":

Obeying is better than sacrifices
The sermon emphasizes the need for obedience to Gods word, even when it is difficult or goes against our desires or affections. The story of Saul in the Bible teaches us several principles, including the importance of obedience to Gods commands, the ineffectiveness of praise and rituals as a substitute for obedience, and the need to follow Gods sense of justice and mercy rather than our own.

God blesses the children of obedience
Article about the importance of obedience to Gods will and trusting in his plans, using the example of King Sauls disobedience and focus on earthly gains.

1 Samuel 15:25 - Cross Reference

Now therefore forgive, I pray thee, my sin only this once, and entreat the LORD your God, that he may take away from me this death only. (Exodus 10:17)