1. Before Worship Is Acceptable “I desire mercy not sacrifice” “Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord?” “first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift”

2. Before Worship Is Acceptable I. Mercy Is A Must A. Jesus Commanded It (Mt. 9:13; 12:7) B. Golden Rule Is Applied (Mt. 18:21-35) C. Compassion Is Crucial (Lk. 10:25-37) D. Humility Is Key (Lk. 18:9-14)

3. Before Worship Is Acceptable II. Obedience Is Ordered A. Saul’s Sin (1 Sam. 15) B. Have To Heed (Mt. 7:21-27; Heb. 5:8,9) C. Humility Is Key (Phil. 2:8)

4. Before Worship Is Acceptable III. Reconciliation Is Required A. Jesus Commands It (Mt. 5:24) B. God’s Blueprint (2 Cor. 5:16-21) C. Humility Is Key (Rom. 5:6-8)

5. Before Worship Is Acceptable I. Mercy Is A Must (Mt. 5:7) II. Obedience Is Ordered (2 Thess. 1:8) III. Reconciliation Is Required (Rom. 5:10)