Anthony Hulsebus > Quotes

“The desire for approval from his men was so strong that it led to rebellion, and this desire was fed by the voice of rejection inside him. Saul took on the role only the prophets were given, that of offering the sacrifice. This was his first rebellion that the spirit of rejection led him into, but not the last. His insecurity caused him to force himself to do things beyond his realm of authority.”
― Anthony Hulsebus, Rejection Exposed: Understanding the Root and Fruit of Rejection

“If you often blame others or immediately point out others’ shortcomings when they point out something you did wrong, you have a root of rejection in your life.”
― Anthony Hulsebus, Rejection Exposed: Understanding the Root and Fruit of Rejection

“Saul took their fear of the Philistines personally. Rejection always takes things personally, becoming defensive, and thus never allows us to see or hear things properly. Remember, the most commons signs of rejection are being defensive and taking things personally.”
― Anthony Hulsebus, Rejection Exposed: Understanding the Root and Fruit of Rejection