Forfeiting the Privileges of Grace

In fact of all the blessings that could be forfeited, notice that the one emphasized here was Eli's ability to “should walk before [the Lord] for ever” (1 Samuel 2:30). This is not a reference to walking with God but to serving the Lord as a priest. In other words, one of the greatest privileges Eli forfeited was the ability to serve the Lord.

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