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The Sacrifice of the Wicked Versus the Prayer of the Upright - Illustration on insincerity versus genuine devotion | IllustrateTheWord

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The Sacrifice of the Wicked Versus the Prayer of the Upright

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord—not because the ritual itself is defective, but because the worshipper lacks consideration.

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