I Will Have Mercy and Not Sacrifice (Exhortation)

This exhortation reminds us that God’s true desire is not ritual observance but hearts transformed by compassion, humility, and repentance. The message contrasts the outward righteousness of the Pharisees with the sincerity of those who recognized their need for healing and forgiveness, showing how the spirit of the law calls us to embrace mercy above all else. By looking at the ministry of Jesus—his willingness to touch the untouchable, to restore the broken, and to call sinners to repentance—we are invited to see that the gospel is not about legal performance but about God’s mercy at work in human lives. This exhortation challenges us to change our thinking, to move from pride in our own efforts toward gratitude for the gift of grace, and to carry that same spirit of mercy into our relationships and communities.

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