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God Wants Your Heart, Not Just Your Actions
Commentators unanimously agree that God's rebuke is not about neglecting religious duties. The Israelites were offering sacrifices constantly. The problem was their attitude: they performed the rituals without a sincere, humble, and faithful heart, treating worship as a transaction rather than a relationship.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 50:8
18th Century
Theologian
I will not reprove you for your sacrifices or your burnt-offerings - On the words “sacrifices” and “burnt-offerings” used here, see…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 50:8
19th Century
Bishop
I will not ... — Better, Not on account of your sacrifices do I reprove you, nor your burnt offerings, which are always before…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 50:7–9
19th Century
Preacher
Hear, O my people, and I will speak; O Israel, and I will testify against thee: I am God, even thy God. I will not reprove thee for thy sacrifi…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 50:8
16th Century
Theologian
I will not reprove you for your sacrifices, etc. God now proceeds to state the charge which He brought against them. He declares that He a…
John Gill
On Psalms 50:8
17th Century
Pastor
I will not reprove you for your sacrifices
For the neglect of them; this they were not chargeable with; and had they…
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…