1 Samuel 15:22, “But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams.” Part of this verse is often used out of context. Some attempt to make obedience sound like legalism and others use it to justify James writing about works. But very few answer the question, why is obedience better?