Heart and altar

[Jim_Baur]

In Swear to God Scott Hahn says hearts are altars ( page 52).

Does any person out there know some biblcals passages that might explain his teaching?

Thanks!!!

 

[Fidelis]

Only this:

Ps 51:16-17 -
For thou hast no delight in sacrifice; were I to give a burnt offering, thou wouldst not be pleased. The **sacrifice **acceptable to God is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

 

[trogiah]

I think this quote from Matthew chapter 5 might have some bearing

“Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar, and there recall that your brother has anything against you, leave your gift there at the altar, go first and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift.” Jim