Winning the Battle but Losing the Kingdom! 1 Samuel 15:1-35 In The Battle of the Amalekites. Samuel is sent by God to tell King Saul to destroy the Amalekites.King Saul conquers the Amalekites (the command), but proceeds to stray from the specifics (the method), sparing the king, as well as “the best of the sheep and of the oxen and of the fattened calves and the lambs, and all that was good.” His excuse? They were destined for sacrifice.When a person disobeys those in authority, trouble follows. The LORD gave Saul a very special privilege, a unique opportunity to fulfill a prophecy that God had given to Moses generations before.God’s people face the constant temptation of substituting religious ritual for spiritual reality.God is not enriched by our gifts, but we are enriched if our gifts to Him are backed by obedient hearts .God excepts the worship only if He can accept the worshiper. Saul Lost his Character, his friend SAMUEL and even though he won the Battle of Amalek he lost his crown and the Kingdom.We all need to cultivate our spiritual life.Is their a King Agag in your Life?