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The Quality of Our Sacrifice

By May 19, 2013No Comments

Ye shall not offer unto the LORD that which is bruised, or crushed, or broken, or cut; neither shall ye make any offering thereof in your land. Neither from a stranger’s hand shall ye offer the bread of your God of any of these; because their corruption is in them, and blemishes be in them: they shall not be accepted for you. Leviticus 22:24-25 KJV

Sacrifices that were made to the LORD by the people of Israel were to be without any defect. They were expected to give their best, not their worst. This was true, not only of required sacrifices, but also of all free will sacrifices. I am quite often surprised at what people want to give the LORD, whether it is through worship, service, or gifts, too often it is far less than best. We give what costs us little and think God should be pleased. Their sacrifices looked forward to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who was a lamb without blemish (1 Peter 1:19). Our gifts look back in appreciation of His sacrifice. He gave His best for us. Out of appreciation, what we give in return should be our best, not leftovers.

Lord, I know without any doubt you deserve my very best; I also know that too often You do not receive it from me. Forgive me. When I give, help me to give what You deserve.

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