Proverbs 21:3

The Passion Translation

It pleases God more when we demonstrate godliness and justice than when we merely offer him a sacrifice.

Cross References

Proverbs 15:8

It is despicable to the Lord when people use the worship of the Almighty as a cloak for their sin, but every prayer of the righteous is pleasing to his heart.

Mark 12:33

And there is something more important to God than all the sacrifices and burnt offerings: it’s the commandment to constantly love God with every passion of your heart, with your every thought, and with all your strength—and to love your neighbor in the same way as you love yourself.”

Psalm 50:8

I do not rebuke you for your sacrifices, which you continually bring to my altar.

Psalm 40:7

So I said, “Here I am! I’m coming to you as a sacrifice, for in the prophetic scrolls of your book you have written about me.