•     Exodus 35:21: “ And they came, every one whose heart stirred him up, and every one whom his spirit made willing, [and] they brought the LORD’S offering to the work of the tabernacle of the congregation, and for all his service, and for the holy garments.”   As I am not a theologian

  • Genesis 4:5-7: But unto Cain and his offering he had no respect, and Cain was very wroth and his countenance fell. And the Lord said unto Cain, “Why are thou wroth and why has thy countenance fallen?  If thou doest well shall thou not be accepted? And if thou doest not well, sin lieth at

  • Hosea 6:5: “For I desire mercy and not sacrifice and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.”   “Action speaks louder than words, but nearly as often.”  Mark Twain   This is a very curious passage.  On the surface this passage means exactly what it is saying:  God would rather we show mercy or