Mentioned at least 3 times in the Bible:
I desire mercy, not sacrifice
First, in Hosea 6:6
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6 For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings.
Second, in Matthew 9:13
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13 But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
Third, in Matthew 12:7
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7 If you had known what these words mean, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the innocent.
I’m stuck. Meditating on this particular phrase takes a lot of time. I’m willing to wait on the Lord. Let His glorious light shine understanding on my simple mind.
Glory to God! Glory to Christ Jesus!
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