SACRIFICE (3)

1. Bible Topic

a) To learn what the Bible has to say on a variety of topics affecting our everyday lives, we may find what we are looking for here.

2. Sacrifice

a) It’s not about giving up stuff – God wants a change of heart and for us to know Him. It’s in the Bible, Hosea 6:6, NKJV. “For I desire mercy and not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.” It’s in the Bible, Proverbs 21:2-3, NKJV. “Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the hearts. To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.”

b) Sacrifices help show our hearts are broken with remorse and guilt for our sins that put to death an innocent victim. It’s in the Bible, Psalms 51:16-17, NKJV. “For You do not desire sacrifice, or else I would give it; You do not delight in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart— these, O God, You will not despise.”

c) When you give something to God, give it willingly and cheerfully. It’s in the Bible, 2 Corinthians 9:7, NKJV. “So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver."

d) When you sacrifice something to God, give your best, not what is leftover. It’s in the Bible, Malachi 1:8, NIV. “‘ When you offer blind animals for sacrifice, is that not wrong? When you sacrifice lame or diseased animals, is that not wrong? Try offering them to your governor! Would he be pleased with you? Would he accept you?' says the LORD Almighty."

e) Rejoice to offer your life as a sacrifice for the service of God’s cause. It’s in the Bible, Philippians 2:17-18, NKJV. “Yes, and if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. For the same reason you also be glad and rejoice with me.”