but he yielded not thankings to the Lord after the benefits which he had taken, for his heart was raised into pride; and wrath of the Lord was made against him, and against Judah, and against Jerusalem.
What worthy thing shall I offer to the Lord? shall I bow the knee to the high God? Whether shall I offer to him brunt sacrifices, and calves of one year?
Therefore, brethren, I beseech you by the mercy of God, that ye give your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, pleasing to God, and your service reasonable.