Hath not my hand made all these things?
God needs none of it, neither gold nor temple furnishings nor sacrifices. His true worship is not contained in ceremonies. What hypocrites mistake for devotion God sees as foolish toys; He seeks us, not our offerings. There lies the gulf between true religion and men's carnal inventions.
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When Israel joined itself to idols, God said, Let them alone. He withdrew His restraining grace, and they became so scandalously mad upon their idols as no people ever were. This is the saddest punishment of all, when God gives men up to their own hearts' lust.
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Commenting on Acts 7:42-50
Your fathers killed the prophets who foretold the Just One; now you have become His betrayers and murderers. That He was innocent aggravates your sin immeasurably. You delivered Him to Pilate, demanded His death, and earned the name murderer.
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