Proverbs 21:3, “To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.”
The 1828 dictionary defines:
Justice as impartiality, equity, fair dealing and
Judgment as comparing facts and arguments and then evaluating the facts.
This blog goes along with the blog of a few days ago – same truth, same principle.
This verse is basically saying that to live right and to choose right, holds more weight with God than to make a sacrifice. Man is an interesting creature – somehow he/she feels that to give up something for the Lord is one step toward making themselves more holy. But, if they continually choose wrong over right and live lives that are a poor testimony (not living according to God’s principles as shown in the Scriptures) their sacrifice has no value.
God makes His truths quite clear in His Word. He is clearly saying that to live right is more honoring and pleasing to Him than sacrifice. God is looking at your heart – He wants you to live in a manner that will be a testimony before the world. Your life should be a statement that He has made a difference in your life. You will be fair and honest in all your dealings. You will not make snap judgments but will consider all the facts and seek God’s wisdom in your decisions.
God cares about how you act. He cares that you be fair and use good judgment. Your choices matter to Him. If you want your life to be acceptable to God choose right over wrong – live separated and holy lives!
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