1 Sam 2:12 Eli’s sons were wicked men; they had no regard for the LORD.
17 This sin of the young men was very great in the LORD’s sight, for they were treating the LORD’s offering with contempt.
The sons of Eli were the wicked men. Because they had no regard for the Lord.
When the people gave sacrifice and before burning the fat, they took the sacrifices. They were only interested in feeding their physical greed, but had no interest in spiritual matter.
Therefore, they were treating the LORD’s offering with contempt. This is caused by their having no regard to the Lord.
“For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings.” (Hosea 6:6)
God doesn’t want superficial worship but an authentic one. And he wants acknowledgment of God.
Shalom and God bless!
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