‘I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offering’. This statement was the central theme of the prophecy of

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Christian Religious Studies - 1990 (Objective) Subject: Christian Religious Studies

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‘I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offering’. This statement was the central theme of the prophecy of
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The central theme of the prophecy "I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offering" is from the book of Hosea. This statement emphasizes that God values mercy, love, and knowledge of Him over external acts of worship, such as burnt offerings and sacrifices. Hosea's prophecy also highlights God's disappointment with Israel's unfaithfulness, idolatry, and social injustice.
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