But I'm Still in the Chair, Dad!

I'm not going to lie...the sermon was dragging and while the pastor was talking about the Bible as the Word of God, two small, green sneakers peaked up at me and then flopped over the pew chairs in front of me. And of course, I started thinking.
The son was technically obeying his father's command to stay in the seat with his head dangling and his feet propped up in the chair. But he was clearly disobeying the father's intent. And while we struggled to explain this concept to children -- we are not children. Yet -- like King Saul (1 Samuel 15) -- how often do we do this to God. And for what purpose? We aren't fooling God, are we trying to fool ourselves?