Exo 20:26 | MHM | STEP | v. 26 : God said their altars should be low, so people would not go up by steps (Exodus 20:26 ). This was to keep their worship respectful and avoid anything shameful. Unlike other nations, Israel was to worship God in a pure and modest way, focusing on the heart, not on high places or fancy rituals. This commandment stems from a desire for sincere worship. God desires that we come to Him with clean hands and pure hearts, and that our worship is grounded in His standards.

‏ Exodus 20:26

v. 26: God said their altars should be low, so people would not go up by steps (Exodus 20:26 ^a). This was to keep their worship respectful and avoid anything shameful. Unlike other nations, Israel was to worship God in a pure and modest way, focusing on the heart, not on high places or fancy rituals. This commandment stems from a desire for sincere worship. God desires that we come to Him with clean hands and pure hearts, and that our worship is grounded in His standards.