8 Bible Verses about Delighting, Wrong Kinds Of

He takes no delight in the strength of a horse, and gains no pleasure in the runner's swiftness.

"Whoever slaughters an ox is just like one who kills a human being; whoever sacrifices a lamb is just like one who breaks a dog's neck; whoever makes a grain offering is just like one who offers pig's blood; and whoever makes a memorial offering of frankincense is just like one who blesses an idol. Yes, these have chosen their own ways, and they take delight in their contaminated actions.

Indeed, you do not delight in sacrifices, or I would give them, nor do you desire burnt offerings.

"How do your voluminous sacrifices benefit me?" the LORD is asking. "I've had enough of burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed beasts. I don't enjoy the blood of bulls, lambs, or goats.

Let no one who delights in humility and the worship of angels cheat you out of the prize by rejoicing about what he has seen. Such a person is puffed up for no reason by his carnal mind.

Then all who have not believed the truth but have taken pleasure in unrighteousness will be condemned.

They plan to cast him down from his exalted position. They delight in lies; their mouth utters blessings, while their heart is cursing. Interlude

is never glad with sin; she's always glad to side with truth, and pleased that truth will win.