1 Samuel 12:20-24

Evangelical Heritage Version

²⁰ Samuel said to the people, “Do not be afraid. You have indeed done all this evil. Nevertheless, do not turn away from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart. ²¹ Do not turn away to pursue empty things that cannot help you or save you, because they are empty. ²² For the sake of his great name, the Lord will not forsake his people, because the Lord was pleased to make you his own people for himself. ²³ As for me, it is unthinkable^[a] that I should sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you. Instead I will instruct you in the way that is good and right. ²⁴ Above all, fear the Lord, and serve him in truth, with all your heart, considering the great things he has done for you.