Simple advice from Samuel

In 1 Samuel 12:24-25 (KJV), Samuel warns the Israelites of the dangers of a king. But his words offer a general path of advice for all of us, in all settings. He says,

Fear the Lord, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you. But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed.

So much of the bible boils down to this: Serve God with all your heart, ponder his blessings, and avoid sin.