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potatoslayer

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9. That's actually not what scripture says

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Fri Mar 14, 2025, 02:53 PM

Mar 2025

"I desire mercy, not sacrifice." Hosea 6:6

Jesus also quotes it during his ministry.

What these people are doing is in such contrast to what's taught.

Perhaps if they actually read the Bible they've been shoving in others' faces, they might see how much they're being manipulated/lied to.

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