This is the nature of sin. It presents a way of meeting a
perceived need that goes against God’s explicit command. The alternative way
seems reasonable, practical, often more enjoyable, and, at times, even pious,
as in the case of Saul. But, no
matter how plausible the sin seems, it is still sin. And to the extent that we
choose a sinful manner of satisfying a need we express our lack of faith in God
being able to meet that need.
Faith demands that we do what is right, even if doing right
comes at a cost and dictates that we wait until we see God’s provision for our
perceived need.