Once a leader starts giving in to pressure, his judgment will be impaired. Saul began with simple impatience. He had a task to do and waiting for God’s schedule seemed to complicate his leadership. But Saul’s impatience led on to shortsightedness—acting before he thought through all the ramifications of his plans. Describe the following aspects of the next difficulty in Saul’s reign. • The instigator (1 Sam. 14:1) • The royal role (1 Sam. 14:2) • Saul’s spiritual adviser in place of Samuel (1 Sam.