To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice. Cross References 1 Samuel 15:22But Samuel declared: "Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams. Proverbs 15:8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight. Isaiah 1:11 "What is your multitude of sacrifices to Me?" says the LORD. "I am full from the burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed cattle; I take no delight in the blood of bulls, of lambs and goats. Isaiah 1:16 Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil! Hosea 6:6 For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings. Micah 6:7 Would the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I present my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O mankind, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Chapter Outline 1. The king's heart in the hand of the LordJump to Previous Acceptable Chosen Desired Exercise Judgment Justice Offering Pleasing Rather Right Righteousness Sacrifice True.Jump to Next Acceptable Chosen Desired Exercise Judgment Justice Offering Pleasing Rather Right Righteousness Sacrifice True. |
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