Proverbs 15:8-9 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loves him that follows after righteousness.
‘The sacrifice of the wicked.’ Three examples of wicked sacrificing: Cain (Gen. 4:5); Saul (1Sam. 15:1-35); and the Jews (Isa. 1:11-15; 66:3)
Psalms 40:6 states that God didn’t desire sacrifice and offering, burnt offerings and sin offerings, did He not require and Hebrews 10:6 states that He had no pleasure in burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin. Obedience to His Word (Jas. 1:22-26) is required of anyone claiming to be a Christian (follower of Christ – 1Pet. 2:21-23).
‘The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loves him that follows after righteousness.’ God hates the way of the wicked, but He loves that of the godly.
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