The Prophets:
“To Obey is Better than Sacrifice”

lThe Temple, like the Tabernacle SHOULD have been used as a “meetinghouse” where one could pray (truly encounter God in the Spirit), not a place to carryout meaningless rituals, nor a superstitious symbol of magical power. Meeting with God should then result in a lifestyle of loving obedience to him and love,  justice, humility, and mercy for one another.