Proverbs 21:3 and Pure Religion
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:3
Go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.”
Matthew 9:13
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent.
Proverbs 21:27
Religion gets a bad rap, but that's not really fair. The dictionary definition of religion is the set of beliefs and practices associated with the belief in and worship of a deity. That includes rituals, prayers, doctrines, and even codes of behavior. It can be good or bad. The Bible is full of positive examples of religion, but it also describes a lot of bad, like that of the Pharisees.
In God's religion, the goal of sacrifice and ritual is a right heart, which is one that is full of love and eager to show kindness. If your religion doesn't help to conform your heart to God's, then it's false and probably involves more worship of self than anything else.
From Jay Carper at http://www.americantorah.com/2020/12/22/pure-and-undefiled-religion/.
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