Matthew 12:7

⁷If only you had known the meaning of ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the innocent.

— Matthew 12:7

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Mercy?

Devo: What Jesus Did!

"[Talking to the Pharisees, Jesus continued:] "But you would not have condemned my innocent disciples if you knew the meaning of this Scripture: 'I..."

Give God Your Best and Don't Look Back

Article by David Smith

Give God your best gift; not sacrifice, but mercy! We are often tempted to focus on the gift that is costly, but not greatest, when often the greatest gift that is needed is mercy.

Cross References for Matthew 12:7

• Hosea 6:6
• Matthew 9:13
• Micah 6:6-8
• Isaiah 1:11-17
• Proverbs 17:15
• Matthew 22:29
• Acts 13:27
• Psalm 94:21
• James 5:6
• Psalm 109:31

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