Psalm 51

Just like in psalm 50 there is the recognition in psalm 51 that God's reasons for requiring an animal sacrifice was for a different reason than pagan gods. The LORD does not look for appeasement through animals burnt on an altar. God looks closely at the heart of the one making the sacrifice. Is their heart broken over their sin? Do they realize the depths of God's mercy that results in their forgiveness? Do they understand that a slaughtered calf does not remove the stain of sin from a man or woman? This psalm begins with the recognition that the first offence in any sin is against God. THAT is the attitude I need to allow God to develop in me.
It took me about two minutes to read this psalm.
Stuart