Thomas Aquinas

"For if you had desired sacrifice." Here he excuses himself. And first, he shows that sacrifice is not acceptable to God; second, he shows what sacrifice is acceptable to God, at "A sacrifice to God." He says therefore: I promise teaching and praise, for this sacrifice will honor you; but carnal sacrifice is not acceptable to you; and therefore he says, "If you had desired sacrifice," namely carnal sacrifice, "I would indeed have given it; but you will not be delighted with burnt offerings." But does he not want carnal sacrifices? …

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