3 Bow down to the true God, not to dumb idols, but bow down to his picture, and bring all just offerings before the Lord's face. The Lord hates what is unjust. (2EN)
2 Enoch 66:3
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Psalms 4:4–6
4 Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah 5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD. 6 Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
2 Kings 17:35–37
35 For the LORD had made a covenant with the Israelites and commanded them, “Do not worship other gods or bow down to them; do not serve them or sacrifice to them. 36 Instead, worship the LORD, who brought you out of the land of Egypt with great power and an outstre…
Psalms 97:6–8
6 The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory. 7 All worshipers of images are put to shame— those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods! 8 Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD.
Sirach 7:8–10
8 Don’t commit a sin twice, for even in one you will not be unpunished. (WEB) 9 Don’t say, “He will look upon the multitude of my gifts. When I make an offering to the Most High God, he will accept it.” (WEB) 10 Don’t be faint-hearted in your prayer. Don’t neglect to give alms. (WEB)
Sirach 35:11–13
11 For the Lord repays, and he will repay you sevenfold. (WEB) 12 Don’t plan to bribe him with gifts, for he will not receive them. Don’t set your mind on an unrighteous sacrifice, For the Lord is the judge, and with him is no respect of persons. (WEB) 13 He won’t accept any person… (WEB)
Sirach 34:18–20
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Sirach 17:25–27
25 Return to the Lord, and forsake sins. Make your prayer before his face offend less. (WEB) 26 Turn again to the Most High, and turn away from iniquity. Greatly hate the abominable thing. (WEB) 27 Who will give praise to the Most High in Hades, in place of the living who return th… (WEB)
1 Chronicles 16:28–30
28 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. 29 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; 30 tremble before Him, all the earth. The w…
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