Sacrifices and Prayers

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord , but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
Proverbs 15:8 HCSB

Who knows that there is a difference between a sacrifice and prayers? Sacrifices we see. We hear about this or that 'good' person because they were so kind and giving.

Remember the scripture: 'for My thoughts are not your thoughts neither are My ways Your ways.' Is 55:8

We look at the outward and He looks at the inward. Our motives are what He sees? Not our actions. He rewards according to the thoughts and intents of the heart.

So, we could be so caught up in sacrifice but God sees wicked selfish intent. Remember the poor woman and the Pharisee in the temple. The woman put in 2 mites and the Pharisees was pounding his chest for he thought himself 'so good.' Jesus saw right through him and praised the lowly widow who gave her all, though a small amount.

If all we can do is pray, then pray with a good heart. If we give make it with good heart. Amen!