Mat 9:13 | PNT | STEP | I will have mercy, and not sacrifice . See . The Pharisees had never learned the meaning of this passage, which teaches that kind hearts and helpful deeds are more pleasing to God than outward ceremonial. Sacrifice is right, but mercy is first in importance. I am not come to call the righteous , etc. My mission in the world is to save sinners.

Matthew 9:13

I will have mercy, and not sacrifice. See Ho 6:6. The Pharisees had never learned the meaning of this passage, which teaches that kind hearts and helpful deeds are more pleasing to God than outward ceremonial. Sacrifice is right, but mercy is first in importance.

I am not come to call the righteous, etc. My mission in the world is to save sinners.