The animals used in the Old Testament sacrifices surrendered any will they might have had of their own to the will of their masters. When it came time for the fire to consume them they didn’t object because they were already dead. The same applies to a true worshiper of God; however, this sacrifice is alive. A true worshiper offers himself to the master as a holy and acceptable living sacrifice. He is dead to his own will.

As you read through the Old Testament book of Leviticus you will find that the sacrifices required in the Tabernacle of Moses were only acceptable if they were without blemish. The worshiper didn’t bring something he didn’t want or could not use; he brought the best of his flock, and he brought it willingly. The requirement of Christians is the same today. We must bring the best that we have, not our leftovers.

People render applause at a wide variety of venues. Applause is given for great speeches, heroic acts, and great performances at musical concerts, theatrical plays and athletic events. In fact, standing ovations are not uncommon at such venues. Still another reason people applaud is because an act or the person who renders the act meets their approval and the performance brings them joy.