What does 1 Samuel 12:24 mean?

1 Samuel 12:24 highlights themes such as fear of god, service, thankfulness when read in context.

How should I apply 1 Samuel 12:24 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.

22For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name's sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people.

23Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:

24Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.

25But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your king.

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Joshua 24:14
Both verses encourage serving the Lord with sincerity.
Romans 12:1
Believers are urged to offer their lives as a living sacrifice to God.