When God is Not King

Summary

Elder Neal Phelan Jr. preaches from 1 Samuel 8, emphasizing that Israel's desire for an earthly king was a rejection of God's kingship. He highlights the importance of a God-called ministry, warning against greed and corruption exemplified by Samuel's sons who took bribes. The sermon stresses that true ministers serve willingly and focus on preaching God's word, not on financial gain. It also cautions against legalistic bondage and false teachings motivated by filthy lucre.