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It is a wholesome sacrifice to take heed to the commandments, and to depart from all iniquity. _J
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And to depart from injustice, is to offer a propitiatory sacrifice for injustices, and a begging of pardon for sins.
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He shall return thanks, that offereth fine flour: and he that doth mercy, offereth sacrifice.
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To depart from iniquity is that which pleaseth the Lord, and to depart from injustice, is an entreaty for sins.
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Thou shalt not appear empty in the sight of the Lord.
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For all these things are to be done because of the commandment of God.
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The oblation of the just maketh the altar fat, and is an odour of sweetness in the sight of the most High.
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The sacrifice of the just is acceptable, and the Lord will not forget the memorial thereof.
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Give glory to God with a good heart: and diminish not the firstfruits of thy hands.
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In every gift shew a cheerful countenance, and sanctify thy tithes with joy.
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Give to the most High according to what he hath given to thee, and with a good eye do according to the ability of thy hands: