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The man of God said to the king, If you will give me half your house, I will not go in with you, neither will I eat bread nor drink water in this place;
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Obedience Over Reward
The man of God's refusal, even when offered half the king's house, was not out of disrespect but absolute obedience to God. Commentators explain this demonstrates that faithfulness to God's specific commands is non-negotiable and outweighs any potential earthly gain or royal favor.
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1 Kings
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Reformed Baptist
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