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God Wants Your Heart, Not Just Ritual
Commentators unanimously explain that God is not condemning outward worship but the reliance on it without inner reality. The 'sacrifice' He truly desires is heartfelt thanksgiving. Scholars like Calvin and Barnes note that this spiritual worship has always been God's desire, as He is a spirit. True worship begins internally with gratitude and praise.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 50:14
18th Century
Theologian
Offer to God thanksgiving — The word translated “offer” in this place — זבח zâbach — properly means “sacrifice.” …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 50:9–18
19th Century
Bishop
Notice the fine tone of irony that pervades this rebuke, the best weapon against ritualistic errors.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 50:14
19th Century
Preacher
Offer to God thanksgiving; and pay your vows to the Most High:
The offering of the heart is better than the gift from the purse.
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John Calvin
On Psalms 50:14–15
16th Century
Theologian
These verses shed light on the preceding context. If it had been stated in unqualified terms that sacrifices were of no value, we might have been p…
John Gill
On Psalms 50:14
17th Century
Pastor
Offer to God thanksgiving
Which is a sacrifice, (Psalms 50:23) (Psalms 116:17) ([Reference H…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 50:7–15
17th Century
Minister
To obey is better than sacrifice, and to love God and our neighbor better than all burnt offerings. We are warned here not to rest in these outward…