Jesus reinterprets the Old Covenant phrase, "I delight in loyalty rather than sacrifice," arguing that the Pharisees misinterpreted 'loyalty' as strict adherence to the law. Instead, Jesus teaches that true loyalty is rooted in compassion, reflecting the very nature of God.
Jesus reinterprets the Old Covenant phrase, "I delight in loyalty rather than sacrifice," arguing that the Pharisees misinterpreted 'loyalty' as strict adherence to the law. Instead, Jesus teaches that true loyalty is rooted in compassion, reflecting the very nature of God.