1 Samuel 12:19-24

19The people all said to Samuel, “Pray to the Lord your God for your servants so that we will not die, for we have added to all our other sins the evil of asking for a king.”

20“Do not be afraid,” Samuel replied. “You have done all this evil; yet do not turn away from the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart.

21Do not turn away after useless idols. They can do you no good, nor can they rescue you, because they are useless.

22For the sake of his great name the Lord will not reject his people, because the Lord was pleased to make you his own.

23As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right.

24But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.