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Behavior Over Ritual
Commentators emphasize that God's primary demand was not for more religious ceremonies but for a genuine change in life. Scholars like Spurgeon and Calvin note that the people were shocked to hear that their temple attendance and sacrifices were meaningless without true holiness and amended behavior. God desires a renewed life, not just outward rituals.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Theologian
If the people repented, instead of being led into captivity, God would maintain their national existence. It is a promise of the continuance of an …
19th Century
Bishop
Your ways and your doings. —“Ways,” as in Zechariah 1:6, are general habits; “doings” are separate acts.
I will caus…
19th Century
Preacher
Many of them thought that, if they went up to the temple, it was all right with them, if they merely went through the outward ritual, they would ce…
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16th Century
Theologian
Here the Prophet gives a short account of the sermon in which he severely reproved the people, because his labor had been useless, even though he h…
17th Century
Pastor
Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel
The Lord of armies above and below in general, and the God of Israel …
17th Century
Minister
No observances, professions, or supposed revelations will profit, if people do not amend their ways and their actions. None can claim an interest i…