1 Samuel 1-2

This is a striking contrast between Hannah and Eli's sons. It is better to suffer with less and remain righteous than to satisfy our appetites at the expense of God's ways and our right standing with Him. Hannah kept her promise, gave up Samuel, with no guarantee that should would ever have another child, but ended up with 5 children ultimately! While Eli's sons lacked for nothing but ultimately perished and even more, forfeited their family's cherished priestly privileges.

If ever violating what we know to be right seems expedient, do not be fooled, never reach for immediate gain, righteousness always pays a higher dividend, even unto eternity.

Pastor Fred