Pastor Tony Shriver teaches from the book of 1 Samuel 15:24-35 “…it is better to obey than to sacrifice…” While the forgiveness of disobedience is “instant” the “consequences” are not. And those consequences are predicated on the intent of our heart.
God’s Spirit is always looking deeper into the intent of our hearts and only He can know the heart of man and gives accordingly. Jerimiah 17:10