Because Obedience Is Better

Because obedience is better than sacrifice

It behooves us, does it not

To become deeply acquainted

With the commandments from God

Because of sin’s inherent seed

Man’s nature conflicts with God’s law

It is impossible to heed

His ‘Thou shalt’ without holy awe

Sometimes we try to justify

Our apathy with pious ruse

The love of God pours from on high

And offers grace but not excuse

Because obedience is better than sacrifice

We should with humble diligence

Acquaint this soul-fraught edifice

With Hope’s righteous requirements

© Janet Martin

 But Samuel replied: "Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.

1 Sam. 15:22

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