If you paid attention at all in history class, you

are most likely familiar with one of the greatest traitors in

United States history: Benedict Arnold. However, what you may not

realize is that his betrayal was not a mere "overnight decision."

Historians speculate that he may have betrayed the Colonies because

of perceived slights in the war and that he negotiated with the

British for some time before finally switching sides. Whatever the

reason, he firmly believed he was doing the right thing. Still, the

path he chose made him an enemy and traitor to the fledging nation.

King Saul walked a similar path. He believed his path was better

than the one God laid out before him. The path he chose, however,

led him to a point where he became an enemy of God. Despite what

God was telling him, he made excuses for his decisions and refused

to acknowledge his sin (thus deepening his rebellion). As we

continue to learn from Saul on how to live a life of "No Regrets,"

we need to see what it means to be an enemy of God and what we can

do about it before it is too late.