Proverbs 21:27 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God says...

“The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more when he brings it with wicked intent!” (Proverbs 21:27 NKJV)

He gives us a stern notice that religious performance stinks, the worse so by the wicked who comes with ulterior motives. Even if it is done in line with the word of God, with lips giving praise and knees knelling but not from the heart, such sacrifice and offering are repulsive in God's eyes. Just like Cain he knew his offering was not the best of his produce and is not acceptable before God. His gift was earthly, not heavenly. But he offered it anyway not from a pure heart but out of hate and jealousy of his brother Abel. His offering led him to perpetrate the first act of murder and banishment from the presence of God (Genesis 4:16).

Yes, God hates the sacrifice of the wicked, the more so of course from a malicious heart. Hence, when we the children of God by grace through faith in Christ Jesus bring our offering before the altar of God let it be from a clean heart. Lord Jesus gave this command: “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.” (Matthew 5:23, 24 NIV)

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)

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