If the bodies professedly laid upon the altar of God should pass that scrutiny that was given the Jewish sacrifice, how few would stand the test, and be pronounced perfect before God, preserved unto holiness, free from the taints of sin or pollution. No lame sacrifice could God receive. No injured or diseased sacrifice would God accept. The offering given to God was required to be sound, in every respect without blemish, and valuable.

Hvis de legemer der, i bekendelse, lægges på Guds alter skulle gennemgå den renselse de jødiske ofre fik, hvor få ville så stå prøven, og erklæres fuldkommen over for Gud, bevares i hellighed, fri for syndens pletter eller urenhed. Gud kunne ikke tage imod et mangelfuld offer. Gud vil ikke acceptere noget skadet eller sygt offer. Det forlanges at ofret til Gud er sundt, i alle henseender, og værdifuld.